Palau (OT)

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Palau
Coat of arms of Palau
Municipal coat of arms

Location of Palau in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Sardinia
Province Province of Olbia-Tempio (OT)
Area 44.4 km² (17 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004)
 - Total 3,853
 - Density 87/km² (225/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 41°11′N, 9°23′E
Gentilic palaesi
Dialing code 0789
Postal code 07020
Website: www.palau.it

Palau is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Olbia-Tempio in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 220 km north of Cagliari and about 30 km northwest of Olbia. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 3,853 and an area of 44.4 km².[1]

Palau borders the following municipalities: Arzachena, Santa Teresa Gallura, Tempio Pausania.

It is located in Punta Sardegna, and was originally built to provide access to La Maddalena island.

[edit] Demographic evolution

[edit] References

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

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