Palau, Sardinia

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Palau
—  Comune  —
Comune di Palau

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Palau is located in Italy
Palau
Location of Palau in Italy
Coordinates: 41°11′N 9°23′E / 41.183°N 9.383°E / 41.183; 9.383
Country Italy
Region Sardinia
Province Olbia-Tempio (OT)
Government
 • Mayor Pietro Cuccu
Area
 • Total 44.4 km2 (17.1 sq mi)
Population (2009[1])
 • Total 4,467
 • Density 100/km2 (260/sq mi)
Demonym Palaesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 07020
Dialing code 0789
Website Official website

Palau (Gallurese: Lu Palau, Sardinian: Lu Palau) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Olbia-Tempio in the Italian region Sardinia, about 220 km north of Cagliari and about 30 km northwest of Olbia. It was a frazione of the comune of Tempio Pausania until 1959.

It is in Punta Sardegna, and was founded in 1875 by local shepherds.

[edit] References

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

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Capo d' Orso
Palau (Sardegna). A ferry is on the way from Palau to the islend La Maddalena




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