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Ottana
Comune in Sardinia, Italy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ottana (Sardinian: Otzàna) is a comune (municipality), former bishopric and Latin titular see in the Province of Nuoro in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 110 kilometres (68 mi) north of Cagliari and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) southwest of Nuoro.
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Ottana
Otzana | |
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Comune di Ottana | |
![]() The church of San Nicola, Ottana | |
Coordinates: 40°14′N 9°2′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Sardinia |
Province | Nuoro (NU) |
Frazioni | Etfas |
Government | |
• Mayor | Gian Paolo Marras |
Area | |
• Total | 45.2 km2 (17.5 sq mi) |
Elevation | 185 m (607 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 2,431 |
• Density | 54/km2 (140/sq mi) |
Demonym | Ottanesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 08020 |
Dialing code | 0784 |
Website | Official website |
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The town is known for its traditional carnival costumes, including distinctive masks worn by the Boes, Merdules and Filonzana.
Ottana borders the following municipalities: Bolotana, Noragugume, Olzai, Orani, Sarule, Sedilo.
It is home to the Romanesque church of San Nicola.