Narcao

Narcao (Narcau o Nuracau in Sardinian language) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of South Sardinia in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) west of Cagliari and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) east of Carbonia.

Narcao

Narcau
Comune di Narcao
Panorama of Narcao
Coat of arms
Location of Narcao
Narcao
Location of Narcao in Sardinia
Narcao
Narcao (Sardinia)
Coordinates: 39°10′N 8°41′E
CountryItaly
RegionSardinia
ProvinceSouth Sardinia
FrazioniRiomurtas, Terraseo, Pesus, Is Meddas, Is Sais, Is Aios, Terrubia, Is Cherchis
Government
  MayorDanilo Serra
Area
  Total85.88 km2 (33.16 sq mi)
Elevation
127 m (417 ft)
Population
 (1 January 2020[1][2])[3]
  Total3,158
  Density37/km2 (95/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Narcaresi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
09010
Dialing code0781
Patron saintSt. Nicholas
Saint day14 August
WebsiteOfficial website

Narcao borders the following municipalities: Carbonia, Iglesias, Nuxis, Perdaxius, Siliqua, Villamassargia, Villaperuccio.

In the frazione of Tarraseo there are remains of a Punic-Roman temple dedicated to the goddess Demetra.

Twin towns

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. http://demo.istat.it/popres/index.php?anno=2020&lingua=eng
  3. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.



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