Aglientu Explained

Aglientu
Official Name:Comune di Aglientu
Native Name:Santu Francìscu di l'Aglièntu
Pushpin Map:Italy Sardinia
Coordinates:41.0833°N 16°W
Region:Sardinia
Province:Sassari (SS)
Mayor:Antonio Tirotto
Area Total Km2:148.19
Population Total:1234
Population As Of:30 June 2017[1]
Population Demonym:Aglientesi
Elevation M:420
Postal Code:07020
Area Code:079

Aglientu (Santu Francìscu di l'Aglièntu) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Sassari in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 210km (130miles) north of Cagliari and about 35km (22miles) northwest of Olbia.

Aglientu borders the following municipalities: Aggius, Luogosanto, Santa Teresa Gallura, Tempio Pausania, Trinità d'Agultu e Vignola.

In 2005 Aglientu hosted the Kitesurf World Cup. It is home to the Festa del Turista ("Tourist's Feast").

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Notes and References

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