Orroli

Orroli
Arrolli
Comune
Comune di Orroli

Nuraghe Arrubiu
Orroli

Location of Orroli in Sardinia

Coordinates: 39°42′N 9°15′E / 39.700°N 9.250°E / 39.700; 9.250Coordinates: 39°42′N 9°15′E / 39.700°N 9.250°E / 39.700; 9.250
Country Italy
Region Sardinia
Province Province of Cagliari (CA)
Area
  Total 75.6 km2 (29.2 sq mi)
Elevation 550 m (1,800 ft)
Population (Dec. 2004)
  Total 2,647
  Density 35/km2 (91/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Orrolesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 08030
Dialing code 0782
Website Official website

Orroli, Arroli (downy oak) in sardinian language, (Arrólli in Sardinian language) is, a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cagliari in the Italian region of Sardinia, located about 67.4 kilometres (41.9 mi) north of Cagliari. As of 31 December 2010, it had a population of 2,430 and an area of 75.6 square kilometres (29.2 sq mi).[1] Orroli territory hosts one of the most important nuraghi of Sardinia called Nuraghe Arrubiu, the only intact example of a five-tower nuraghe, one of the dam in the Flumendosa river and the dam of the Mulargia, which gave name to the artificial lake. Within the village there are many hostels and bed and breakfasts organized around old lifestyles and ancient traditions.

Orroli borders the following municipalities: Escalaplano, Esterzilit Goni, Nurri, Siurgus Donigala.

Demographic evolution

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

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