Fonni

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Comune di Fonni
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Fonni and the Monte Spada in the background
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Location of Fonni in Sardinia
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Fonni
Fonni (Sardinia)
Coordinates: 40°07′N09°15′E / 40.117°N 9.250°E / 40.117; 9.250
Country Italy
Region Sardinia
Province Nuoro (NU)
Government
  MayorDaniela Falconi
Area
[1]
  Total112.30 km2 (43.36 sq mi)
Elevation
1,000 m (3,000 ft)
Population
 (31 August 2017) [2]
  Total3,912
  Density35/km2 (90/sq mi)
Demonyms Fonnesi
Fonnesos
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
08023
Dialing code 0784
Patron saint St. John the Baptist
Saint dayJune 24
Website Official website

Fonni (Sardinian : Fonne) is a town and comune in Sardinia, in the province of Nuoro (Italy).

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It is the highest town in Sardinia, and situated among fine scenery with some chestnut woods. [3] Fonni is a winter sports centre with a ski lift to Monte Spada and Bruncu Spina.

Etymology

The term "Fonni/-e" probably derives from the Latin fons, meaning "fountain" or "god of the sources". In fact the village contains numerous spring water fountains.

Climate

Climate data for Fonni (1961–1990 normals)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)6.6
(43.9)
6.9
(44.4)
8.9
(48.0)
11.5
(52.7)
16.3
(61.3)
21.2
(70.2)
25.8
(78.4)
25.5
(77.9)
21.7
(71.1)
16.4
(61.5)
10.9
(51.6)
8.1
(46.6)
15.0
(59.0)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)1.5
(34.7)
1.2
(34.2)
2.5
(36.5)
4.6
(40.3)
8.5
(47.3)
12.6
(54.7)
16.4
(61.5)
16.3
(61.3)
13.7
(56.7)
9.7
(49.5)
5.4
(41.7)
2.8
(37.0)
7.9
(46.2)
Average precipitation mm (inches)101.6
(4.00)
93.2
(3.67)
76.9
(3.03)
81.1
(3.19)
60.7
(2.39)
31.4
(1.24)
13.2
(0.52)
15.6
(0.61)
48.8
(1.92)
81.1
(3.19)
97.0
(3.82)
100.1
(3.94)
800.7
(31.52)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm)9.910.09.410.57.44.21.62.44.88.89.79.988.6
Average relative humidity (%)86888381817764697582888680
Source: NOAA [4]
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San Giovanni Battista.

Culture

The local costumes are extremely picturesque, and are well seen on the day of St John the Baptist, the patron saint. The men's costume is similar to that worn in the district generally; the linen trousers are long and black gaiters are worn. The women wear a white chemise; over that a very small corselet, and over that a red jacket with blue and black velvet facings. The skirt is brown above and red below, with a blue band between the two colours; it is accordion-pleated. Two identical skirts are often worn, one above the other. The unmarried girls wear white kerchiefs, the married women black. [3]

Neighborhoods

Neighborhoods in Fonni are called "Rioni" of these the oldest is called su piggiu or the peak, probably derived by the fact this is the highest and first layer of the village. Others include puppuai and cresiedda to the south, and logotza to the east.

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A traditional granite stone house in Fonni

Churches

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