Bitti

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Comune di Bitti
Coat of arms of Comune di Bitti
Municipal coat of arms

Location of Bitti in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Sardinia
Province Nuoro (NU)
Mayor Marino Satta
Area 216.2 km² (83 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004[1])
 - Total 3,307
 - Density 15/km² (39/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 40°28′30″N, 9°22′54″E
Gentilic Bittesi
Dialing code 0784
Postal code 08021
Patron St. George
 - Day April 23
Website: www.comunedibitti.it

Bitti is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 140 km north of Cagliari and about 20 km north of Nuoro.

View of Bitti.
View of Bitti.

Bitti borders the following municipalities: Alà dei Sardi, Buddusò, Lodè, Lula, Nule, Onani, Orune, Osidda, Padru.

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[edit] History

The commune takes its name from the Sardinian bitta (female deer). Already existing in Roman times, it is mentioned in 1170 as Bitthe. It was a provincial capital of the Giudicato of Gallura and, from the 14th century, was part of the Giudicato of Torres. It was later included in the marquisate of Orani.

[edit] Main sights

  • Romanzesu nuraghe archaeological complex.
  • Church of Santu Jorgi (St. George).

[edit] Demographic evolution

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[edit] References

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