Pula, Sardinia
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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Province of Cagliari (CA) |
| Frazioni | S.Margherita di Pula |
| Area | |
| • Total | 138.7 km2 (53.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 6,937 |
| • Density | 50/km2 (129.5/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Pulesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 09010 |
| Dialing code | 070 |
| Website | Official website |
Pula (Latin: Nora[1]) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cagliari in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 25 km southwest of Cagliari. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 6,937 and an area of 138.7 km².[2]
The municipality of Pula contains the frazione (subdivision) S.Margherita di Pula.
Pula borders the following municipalities: Domus de Maria, Sarroch, Teulada, Villa San Pietro. Pula is a popular holiday resort with many famous hotels and beaches. The most popular month is August. Pula is also a centre of education with the Alberghiera School and the Wiseword English School, a Trinity Centre for international qualifications.
The Nora archaeological site is a pre-Roman village on which the Romans later built. The theatre and the thermal baths are still in good condition.
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Demographic evolution
See also
- Piscinamanna valley
References
- ^ Richard Talbert, Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World, (ISBN 0-691-03169-X), Map 48.
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.