Oristano
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Oristano (Italian: [oriˈstaːno] ⓘ; Sardinian: Aristanis [aɾi.sta:nis], local pronounciation: [aɾi.stã:izi]) is an Italian city and comune, and capital of the Province of Oristano in the central-western part of the island of Sardinia. It is located on the northern part of the Campidano plain. It was established as the provincial capital on 16 July 1974. As of December 2017[update], the city had 31,671 inhabitants.[3]
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Oristano
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Comune di Oristano | |
Coordinates: 39°54′N 08°35′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Sardinia |
Province | Oristano (OR) |
Frazioni | Donigala, Massama, Marina di Torre Grande, Nuraxinieddu, Silì, Torre Grande |
Government | |
• Mayor | Andrea Lutzu |
Area | |
• Total | 84.57 km2 (32.65 sq mi) |
Elevation | 10 m (30 ft) |
Population (31 December 2017)[2] | |
• Total | 31,671 |
• Density | 370/km2 (970/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Oristanesi Aristanesus |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 09170 |
Dialing code | 0783 |
Patron saint | St. Archelaus |
Saint day | February 13 |
Website | Official website |
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The economy of Oristano is based mainly on services, agriculture, tourism and small industries.