San Gavino Monreale
| San Gavino Monreale Santu ‘Engiu | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di San Gavino Monreale | ||
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  San Gavino Monreale Location of San Gavino Monreale in Sardinia | ||
| Coordinates: 39°33′N 8°48′E / 39.550°N 8.800°ECoordinates: 39°33′N 8°48′E / 39.550°N 8.800°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Sardinia | |
| Province | Medio Campidano (VS) | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Giovanni Cruccu | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 87.5 km2 (33.8 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 51 m (167 ft) | |
| Population (Dec. 2004)[1] | ||
| • Total | 9,257 | |
| • Density | 110/km2 (270/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Sangavinesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 09037 | |
| Dialing code | 070 | |
| Patron saint | Santa Chiara (St. Clare) | |
| Saint day | August 12 | |
San Gavino Monreale (Sardinian: Santu ‘Engiu) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Medio Campidano in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) northwest of Cagliari, and roughly halfway between the latter and the town of Oristano.
San Gavino Monreale borders the following municipalities: Gonnosfanadiga, Pabillonis, Sanluri, Sardara, Villacidro. It is home to a castle.
History
The area of San Gavino was already settled in the Nuragic era, but the centre is of medieval origine. It was a possession of the Giudicato of Arborea and, later, of the Aragonese, being mostly destroyed in the ensuing war. Subsequently it was a fief of the Centelles and of the Osorio families, who held it until 1839.
Demographic evolution
Notable people
- Fabio Aru, cyclist
References
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External links
- San Gavino Monreale . Net Italian website dedicated to San Gavino Monreale