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Comune in Sardinia, Italy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Mamoiada (Sardinian: Mamujada) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the Italian region of Sardinia, located about 110 km (68 mi) north of Cagliari and about 12 km (7 mi) southwest of Nuoro. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,582 and an area of 49.0 square kilometres (18.9 sq mi).[3]
Mamoiada
Mamujada | |
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Comune di Mamoiada | |
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Coordinates: 40°13′N 9°17′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Sardinia |
Province | Province of Nuoro (NU) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Graziano Deiana |
Area | |
• Total | 48.43 km2 (18.70 sq mi) |
Elevation | 650 m (2,130 ft) |
Population (Dec. 2004)[2] | |
• Total | 2,582 |
• Density | 53/km2 (140/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 08024 |
Dialing code | 0784 |
The town is known for its traditional carnival costumes, including distinctive masks worn by the mamuthones and issohadores.[4][5] The local museum houses some masks also from other part of Sardinia and Europe.[6]
Mamoiada borders the following municipalities: Fonni, Gavoi, Nuoro, Ollolai, Orani, Orgosolo, Sarule.
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Source: Data from ISTAT |
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