Sorgono
| Sorgono | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Sorgono | |
  Sorgono Location of Sorgono in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 40°2′N 9°6′E / 40.033°N 9.100°ECoordinates: 40°2′N 9°6′E / 40.033°N 9.100°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Province of Nuoro (NU) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 56.2 km2 (21.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 700 m (2,300 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 1,927 |
| • Density | 34/km2 (89/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 kilometres (56 mi) north of Cagliari and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) southwest of Nuoro. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,927 and an area of 56.2 square kilometres (21.7 sq mi).[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. Francesca Barracciu, MEP - born here in 1966[2]
References
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- ↑ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ↑ "Francesca BARRACCIU". Europa. Retrieved 13 February 2014.