Sarroch
| Sarroch | |
|---|---|
| — Comune — | |
| Comune di Sarroch | |
 |
|
 Sarroch
|
|
| Coordinates: 39°4′N 9°1′E / 39.067°N 9.017°ECoordinates: 39°4′N 9°1′E / 39.067°N 9.017°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Province of Cagliari (CA) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 67.9 km2 (26.2 sq mi) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 5,277 |
| • Density | 78/km2 (200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 09018 |
| Dialing code | 070 |
Sarroch is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cagliari in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 20 km southwest of Cagliari. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 5,277 and an area of 67.9 km².[1]
Sarroch borders the following municipalities: Assemini, Capoterra, Pula, Villa San Pietro.
Sarroch, which is situated twenty five kilometres from Cagliari, has 5.600 inhabitants. This number becomes 10.000 in the summer with the invasion of the zones of Perda e Sali and Portu Columbu. The origin of the name is mysterious. It might derive from the Phonenician "Sharak" meaning bunch of grapes, or perhaps from the Catalan "S'arroch" with clear reference of the majestic rock that dominates the village.
Demographic evolution[edit]
Saras[edit]
Sarroch is the location of the famous oil refinery Saras S.p.A. owned by an important Italian family (Massimo Moratti). The refinery is one of the biggest in Europe and was the subject of scandals related to pollution and public incentives for renewable energy sources and also workers security. In 2009 the documentary-film Oil [2] based on the story of the refinery was subject to censorship in Italy.
References[edit]
 |
Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Sarroch |
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ^ "Il documentario denuncia", La Repubblica
 |
This Sardinia location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
