| Ussana Ùssana | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Ussana | |
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  Ussana Location of Ussana in Sardinia | |
| Coordinates: 39°24′N9°5′E / 39.400°N 9.083°E Coordinates: 39°24′N9°5′E / 39.400°N 9.083°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | South Sardinia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.8 km2 (12.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 3,870 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (310/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Ussanesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 09020 |
| Dialing code | 070 |
Ussana is a comune (municipality) in the Province of South Sardinia in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of Cagliari. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 3,870 and an area of 32.8 square kilometres (12.7 sq mi). [1]
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.
Italy, officially the Italian Republic, is a country in Southern Europe. Located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, Italy shares open land borders with France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia and the enclaved microstates San Marino and Vatican City. Italy covers an area of 301,340 km2 (116,350 sq mi) and has a largely temperate seasonal and Mediterranean climate. With around 61 million inhabitants, it is the fourth-most populous EU member state and the most populous country in Southern Europe.
Ussana borders the following municipalities: Donorì, Monastir, Nuraminis, Samatzai, Serdiana.
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).
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.
Serdiana is a comune (municipality) in the Province of South Sardinia in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) north of Cagliari. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,354 and an area of 55.7 square kilometres (21.5 sq mi).
