Arbus (Sardinia)

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Arbus

Location of Arbus in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Sardinia
Province Province of Medio Campidano (MD)
Elevation 314 m (1,030 ft)
Area 267.0 km² (103 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004)
 - Total 6,895
 - Density 26/km² (67/sq mi)
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

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.


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