| Nuraminis Nuràminis | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Nuraminis | |
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  Nuraminis Location of Nuraminis in Sardinia | |
| Coordinates: 39°27′N9°1′E / 39.450°N 9.017°E Coordinates: 39°27′N9°1′E / 39.450°N 9.017°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | South Sardinia |
| Frazioni | Villagreca |
| Area | |
| • Total | 45.3 km2 (17.5 sq mi) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 2,656 |
| • Density | 59/km2 (150/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 09024 |
| Dialing code | 070 |
Nuraminis, Nuràminis in sardinian language, is a comune (municipality) in the Province of South Sardinia in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Cagliari. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,656 and an area of 45.3 square kilometres (17.5 sq mi). [1]
Sardinian or Sard is the primary indigenous Romance language spoken by the Sardinians on most of the island of Sardinia. Many Romance linguists consider it the closest genealogical descendant to Latin. However, it also incorporates a Pre-Latin substratum, as well as a Byzantine Greek, Catalan, Spanish and Italian superstratum due to the political membership of the island, which became a Byzantine possession followed by a significant period of self-rule, fell into the Iberian sphere of influence in the late Middle Ages, and eventually into the Italian one in the 18th century.
The comune is a basic administrative division in Italy, roughly equivalent to a township or municipality.
The Province of South Sardinia is an Italian province of Sardinia instituted on 4 February 2016. It includes the suppressed provinces of Carbonia-Iglesias and Medio Campidano, great part of the old Province of Cagliari, and two other municipalities.
The municipality of Nuraminis contains the frazione (subdivision) Villagreca.
"Frazione" is the Italian name given in administrative law to a type of territorial subdivision of a comune; for other administrative divisions, see municipio, circoscrizione, quartiere. It is cognate to the English word fraction, but in practice is roughly equivalent to "parishes" or "wards" in other countries.
Nuraminis borders the following municipalities: Monastir, Samatzai, Serramanna, Serrenti, Ussana, Villasor.
Samatzai is a town in the province of South Sardinia, located on the fringe of the Campidano in Sardinia (Italy). It is 33 km away from Cagliari. The name derives from Ancient Greek 'samax', which means "rush mat", or from the Mesopotamian god Samas. Either way, Samatzai is believed to have been inhabited since Nuragic times. The main attraction of note is the 15th-century Church of San Giovanni Battista in the town centre, built in an Aragonese-influenced Gothic style. Other churches include the 17th-century Santa Barbara and the ruined San Marco. The Monte Granitico, a former grain silo that is now a library, is known for its unusual floor plan. Samatzai's economy is mainly focused on the primary sector, despite it being home to one of Italy's most prominent cement works. Residents of the town are known as samatzesi, and the town's patron saint is John the Baptist.
Serramanna, Serra Manna in sardinian language, is a comune (municipality) in the Province of South Sardinia in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) northwest of Cagliari and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) south of Sanluri. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 9,443 and an area of 83.9 square kilometres (32.4 sq mi).
Serrenti is a comune (municipality) in the Province of South Sardinia in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northwest of Cagliari and about 9 kilometres (6 mi) southeast of Sanluri. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 5,125 and an area of 42.8 square kilometres (16.5 sq mi).
