Arbus (Sardinia)

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Arbus
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Sardinia
Province Province of Medio Campidano (MD)
Mayor
Elevation 314 m
Area 267.0 km²
Population
 - Total (as of Dec. 2004) 6,895
 - Density 26/km²
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 39°32′N, 8°36′E
Gentilic arburesi
Dialing code 070
Postal code 09031
Frazioni Montevecchio, Ingurtosu, S.Antonio di Santadi


Location of Arbus in Italy

Arbus is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Medio Campidano in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 60 km northwest of Cagliari and about 25 km west of Sanluri. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 6,895 and an area of 267.0 km².[1]

The municipality of Arbus contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Montevecchio, Ingurtosu, and S.Antonio di Santadi.

Arbus borders the following municipalities: Fluminimaggiore, Gonnosfanadiga, Guspini, Terralba.

[edit] Demographic evolution

[edit] References

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