Mamoiada
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| Mamoiada | |
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| — Comune — | |
| Comune di Mamoiada | |
  Mamoiada
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| Coordinates: 40°13′N 9°17′E / 40.217°N 9.283°ECoordinates: 40°13′N 9°17′E / 40.217°N 9.283°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Province of Nuoro (NU) |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Graziano Deiana |
| Area | |
| - Total | 49.0 km2 (18.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 650 m (2,133 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| - Total | 2,582 |
| - Density | 52.7/km2 (136.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| - Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 08024 |
| Dialing code | 0784 |
Mamoiada is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 110 km north of Cagliari and about 12 km southwest of Nuoro. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,582 and an area of 49.0 km².[1]
The town is known for its traditional carnival costumes, worn by the mamuthones and issohadores.[2]
Mamoiada borders the following municipalities: Fonni, Gavoi, Nuoro, Ollolai, Orani, Orgosolo, Sarule.
[edit] Demographic evolution
[edit] References
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ^ :: Mamoiada.org, il più grande portale sul paese dei Mamuthones...e non solo - Home ::
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