Mamoiada

Mamoiada
Comune
Comune di Mamoiada

Traditional carnival costume
Mamoiada

Location of Mamoiada in Sardinia

Coordinates: 40°13′N 9°17′E / 40.217°N 9.283°E / 40.217; 9.283Coordinates: 40°13′N 9°17′E / 40.217°N 9.283°E / 40.217; 9.283
Country Italy
Region Sardinia
Province Province of Nuoro (NU)
Government
  Mayor Graziano Deiana
Area
  Total 49.0 km2 (18.9 sq mi)
Elevation 650 m (2,130 ft)
Population (Dec. 2004)
  Total 2,582
  Density 53/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 08024
Dialing code 0784

Mamoiada (Sardinian: Mamujada) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 110 kilometres (68 mi) north of Cagliari and about 12 kilometres (7 mi) southwest of Nuoro. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,582 and an area of 49.0 square kilometres (18.9 sq mi).[1]

The town is known for its traditional carnival costumes, including distinctive masks worn by the mamuthones and issohadores.[2] The local museum houses some masks also from other part of Sardinia and Europe.[3]

Mamoiada borders the following municipalities: Fonni, Gavoi, Nuoro, Ollolai, Orani, Orgosolo, Sarule.

Demographic evolution

References

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  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. :: Mamoiada.org, il più grande portale sul paese dei Mamuthones...e non solo - Home ::
  3. http://www.museodellemaschere.it/english.htm
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