Sorgono

Sorgono
—  Comune  —
Comune di Sorgono
Sorgono
Location of Sorgono in Italy
Coordinates:
Country Italy
Region Sardinia
Province Province of Nuoro (NU)
Area
 • Total 56.2 km2 (21.7 sq mi)
Elevation 700 m (2,297 ft)
Population (Dec. 2004)
 • Total 1,927
 • Density 34.3/km2 (88.8/sq mi)
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 08038
Dialing code 0784

Sorgono (Sardinian: Sòrgono) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 90 km north of Cagliari and about 35 km southwest of Nuoro. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,927 and an area of 56.2 km².[1]

Sorgono borders the following municipalities: Atzara, Austis, Belvì, Neoneli, Ortueri, Samugheo, Tiana, Tonara.

Demographic evolution


Notable Resident

Giovanni Melis Fois- (1916-2009) was born here.

References

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