Atzara Explained

Atzara
Official Name:Comune di Atzara
Pushpin Map:Italy Sardinia
Coordinates:39.9925°N 9.0761°W
Region:Sardinia
Province:Province of Nuoro (NU)
Mayor:Alessandro Corona
Area Total Km2:35.92
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:1128
Population As Of:30 April 2017
Population Demonym:Atzaresi (Sardinian: Atzaresos)
Elevation M:553
Postal Code:08030
Area Code:0784

Atzara (Sardinian: Atzàra) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 90km (60miles) north of Cagliari and about 45km (28miles) southwest of Nuoro.

Atzara borders the following municipalities: Belvì, Meana Sardo, Samugheo, Sorgono. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").[2]

History

Located in Barbagia, the original village date back to the years around 1000 and developed near the spring of Bingia de giosso, still existing. The old town centre is divided in the ancient districts of Su Fruscu, Lodine, Montiga e Josso, Montiga e Susu, Sa Cora Manna, Su Cuccuru de Santu Giorgi and Tzùri. It was part of the Giudicato of Arborea.

References

Notes and References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. Web site: Sardegna. 1 August 2023. it.