Orosei

Orosei (Sardinian: Orosèi) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 140 kilometres (87 mi) northeast of Cagliari and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of Nuoro.

Orosei
Comune
Comune di Orosei
Orosei - panorama
Location of Orosei
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Coordinates: 40°23′N 9°42′E
Country	Italy
Region	Sardinia
Province	Nuoro (NU)
Frazioni	Sos Alinos
Government
• Mayor	Nino Canzano
Area [1]
• Total	91 km2 (35 sq mi)
Elevation	19 m (62 ft)
Population  (31 July 2016)[2]
• Total	7,025
• Density	77/km2 (200/sq mi)
Demonym	Oroseini
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	08028
Dialing code	0784
Website	Official website

The town has 5000 inhabitants and at least 13 churches, including San Giacomo Apostolo and Sa Preione Vezza^[3]

Orosei borders the following municipalities: Dorgali, Galtellì, Onifai, Siniscola.

A natural arch near the Goloritzé falls.

Orosei has tourist-destination beaches, including the Gulf of Orosei, Cala Ginepro, Sas Linnas Sicca Cala Liberotto, Bidderosa Oasis.^[4]

The town recognizes two religious festivals, Sant'Isidoro and Santa Maria 'e Mare. They celebrate with processions.^[4]

Climate

Climate data for Orosei (1981-2010)
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)	15.8 (60.4)	15.6 (60.1)	18.1 (64.6)	20.4 (68.7)	24.3 (75.7)	28.9 (84.0)	32.1 (89.8)	32.0 (89.6)	28.9 (84.0)	24.7 (76.5)	20.0 (68.0)	17.1 (62.8)	23.1 (73.6)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)	6.4 (43.5)	5.8 (42.4)	7.9 (46.2)	10.3 (50.5)	13.8 (56.8)	17.9 (64.2)	20.8 (69.4)	21.0 (69.8)	18.1 (64.6)	14.5 (58.1)	10.3 (50.5)	7.8 (46.0)	12.9 (55.2)
Average precipitation mm (inches)	51.7 (2.04)	45.0 (1.77)	41.6 (1.64)	44.6 (1.76)	31.7 (1.25)	16.3 (0.64)	6.5 (0.26)	10.9 (0.43)	45.8 (1.80)	77.5 (3.05)	99.7 (3.93)	87.5 (3.44)	558.8 (22.00)
Source: Climatologia della Sardegna per il trentennio 1981-2010

References

1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
3. "Orosei – a picturesque old town, stunning bay and hiking paradise". Discover Sardinia.
4. [Gulf of Orosei to Cala Ginepro, from Sas Linnas Sicca to Cala Liberotto all the way to the beautiful and pristine Bidderosa Oasis. "Orosei (Sardinia)"]. Italy Magazine. Retrieved 8 July 2023. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)