San Vito, Sardinia Explained

San Vito
Coordinates:39.45°N 42°W
Region:Sardinia
Province:South Sardinia
Mayor:Maria Gabriella Meloni
Area Total Km2:231.8
Population Total:3866
Population As Of:30 November 2011[1]
Population Demonym:Sanvitesi
Santuidesus
Elevation M:10
Postal Code:09040
Area Code:070

San Vito (Sardinian: Santu Idu or Santu Bidu, from Saint Vitus) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of South Sardinia in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 45km (28miles) northeast of Cagliari.

San Vito borders the following municipalities: Burcei, Castiadas, Muravera, Sinnai, Villaputzu, Villasalto.

It is the birthplace of launeddas player Luigi Lai.

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  1. Data from Istat