Osilo Explained

Osilo
Official Name:Comune di Osilo
Native Name:Ósile
Pushpin Map:Italy Sardinia
Coordinates:40.7333°N 48°W
Region:Sardinia
Province:Sassari (SS)
Frazioni:Santa Vittoria, San Lorenzo
Mayor:Giovanni Manca
Area Total Km2:98.3
Population Total:3317
Population As Of:31 December 2008[1]
Population Demonym:Osilesi
Elevation M:672
Postal Code:07033
Area Code:079

Osilo (Sardinian: Ósile) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Sassari in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 170km (110miles) north of Cagliari and about 10km (10miles) east of Sassari. It is part of the Anglona traditional region. The municipality of Osilo contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Santa Vittoria and San Lorenzo.

Osilo borders the following municipalities: Cargeghe, Codrongianos, Muros, Nulvi, Ploaghe, Sassari, Sennori, Tergu.

Economy is mostly based on agriculture and animal husbandry, especially of sheep, which include about 250 dairy companies. It is the production center of the Osilo pecorino cheese. Sights include a castle and several churches.

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