Santa Maria Coghinas Explained

Santa Maria Coghinas
Official Name:Comune di Santa Maria Coghinas
Native Name:Cuzina
Pushpin Map:Italy Sardinia
Coordinates:40.9°N 60°W
Region:Sardinia
Province:Sassari (SS)
Frazioni:Buroni, La Scalitta, Longareddu, Isolana, La Multa Bianca
Mayor:Pietro Carbini
Area Total Km2:22.0
Population Total:1384
Population As Of:28 February 2017[1]
Population Demonym:Coghinesi or Cozinesi
Elevation M:21
Postal Code:07030
Area Code:079

Santa Maria Coghinas (Gallurese: Cuzina, Sardinian: Cuzina) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Sassari in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 190km (120miles) north of Cagliari and about 35km (22miles) northeast of Sassari, in the Anglona traditional region, on the banks of Coghinas river.

Santa Maria Coghinas borders the following municipalities: Bortigiadas, Bulzi, Perfugas, Sedini, Valledoria, Viddalba. It is known since the early 11th century as part of the giudicato of Torres. It is an autonomous commune since 1983.

Sights include the Doria castle and the Romanesque-Gothic church of Madonna delle Grazie.

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