Orosei

Comune in Sardinia, Italy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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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.

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Orosei
Comune di Orosei
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Location of Orosei
Orosei is located in Italy
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Location of Orosei in Sardinia
Orosei is located in Sardinia
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Orosei (Sardinia)
Coordinates: 40°23′N 9°42′E
CountryItaly
RegionSardinia
ProvinceNuoro (NU)
FrazioniSos Alinos
Government
  MayorNino Canzano
Area
  Total
91 km2 (35 sq mi)
Elevation
19 m (62 ft)
Population
 (31 July 2016)[2]
  Total
7,025
  Density77/km2 (200/sq mi)
DemonymOroseini
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
08028
Dialing code0784
WebsiteOfficial website
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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.

Natural white and grey rocks form a large arch among a bright blue sea with swimmers. The arch and the beige rock behind are covered in scrub.
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

More information Climate data for Orosei (1981-2010), Month ...
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
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