Sarroch

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Sarroch

Location of Sarroch in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Sardinia
Province Province of Cagliari (CA)
Area 67.9 km² (26 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004)
 - Total 5,277
 - Density 78/km² (202/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 39°4′N, 9°1′E
Gentilic
Dialing code 070
Postal code 09018

Sarroch is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cagliari in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 20 km southwest of Cagliari. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 5,277 and an area of 67.9 km².[1]

Sarroch borders the following municipalities: Assemini, Capoterra, Pula, Villa San Pietro.

Sarroch, which is situated twenty five kilometres from Cagliari, has 5.600 inhabitants. This number becomes 10.000 in the summer with the invasion of the zones of Perda e Sali and Portu Columbu. The origin of the name is mysterious. It might derive from the Phonenician "Sharak" meaning bunch of grapes , or perhaps from the Catalan "S'arroch" with clear reference of the majestic rock that dominates the village.

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[edit] References

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