Orotelli Explained

Orotelli
Official Name:Comune di Orotelli
Native Name:Oroteddi
Pushpin Map:Italy Sardinia
Coordinates:40.3°N 16°W
Region:Sardinia
Province:Province of Nuoro (NU)
Mayor:Giovannino Marteddu
Area Total Km2:61.2
Population Footnotes:[1] The town is known for its traditional carnival costumes, including distinctive masks worn by the Thurpos.
Population Total:2017
Population As Of:31 December 2017
Population Demonym:Orotellesi
Elevation M:406
Postal Code:08020
Area Code:0784

Orotelli (Sardinian: Oroteddi) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 120km (80miles) north of Cagliari and about 20km (10miles) west of Nuoro.

Orotelli borders the following municipalities: Bono, Bottidda, Illorai, Oniferi, Orani.

History

Human presence in the area is testified as early as the Nuragic period. In the Middle Ages it was part of the Giudicato of Torres and then of that of Arborea, until falling to the Aragonese.

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Notes and References

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