Siniscola

Siniscola
Thiniscole
Comune
Comune di Siniscola

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Siniscola

Location of Siniscola in Sardinia

Coordinates: 40°35′N 9°42′E / 40.583°N 9.700°E / 40.583; 9.700Coordinates: 40°35′N 9°42′E / 40.583°N 9.700°E / 40.583; 9.700
Country Italy
Region Sardinia
Province Nuoro (NU)
Frazioni Berchida, Capo Comino, La Caletta, Santa Lucia, Iscra e Voes
Government
  Mayor Rocco Celentano
Area
  Total 199.9 km2 (77.2 sq mi)
Elevation 40 m (130 ft)
Population (31 August 2013)[1]
  Total 11,420
  Density 57/km2 (150/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Siniscolesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 08029
Dialing code 0784
Patron saint St. John the Baptist
Saint day June 24
Website Official website

Siniscola (Sardinian: Thiniscòle) is a comune (municipality) in the province of Nuoro in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 160 kilometres (99 mi) northeast of Cagliari and about 45 kilometres (28 mi) northeast of Nuoro. Siniscola borders the following municipalities: Irgoli, Lodè, Lula, Onifai, Orosei, Posada, Torpè.

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


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