Uri, Sardinia Explained

Uri
Official Name:Comune di Uri
Pushpin Map:Italy Sardinia
Coordinates:40.6333°N 38°W
Region:Sardinia
Province:Province of Sassari (SS)
Mayor:Lucia Cirroni
Area Total Km2:56.7
Population Total:3040
Population As Of:Dec. 2004
Population Demonym:Uresi
Elevation M:150
Saint:Ns di Paulis
Postal Code:07040
Area Code:+390794198700

Uri is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Sassari in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 18km (11miles) from Alghero (airport) and about 12km (07miles) northwest of Sassari and about 170km (110miles) from Cagliari (airport). It is known for its artichoke festival, held annually in March. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 3,040 and an area of 56.7km2.[1]

Geography

Uri borders the following municipalities: Alghero, Ittiri, Olmedo, Putifigari, Sassari, Usini.

History

The earliest traces of human settlements in the Uri area, the so-called Domus de janas, date back to the 3rd millennium BC. The area, was also colonized by the Romans.After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, Sardinia was held first by the Vandals and then by the Byzantines. According to the letters of Pope Gregory I, a Romanized and Christianized culture co-existed with several Pagan cultures.

Demographic evolution

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Churches and archaeological site

Transportation

The nearest airport is Alghero-Fertilia International Airport, 25km (16miles) from the city.

The closest seaport is at Porto Torres, 28km (17miles) away.

Uri is linked to Alghero by freeway SS127bis, to Sassari by the freeway Sp15m.

See also

Notes and References

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