Alà dei Sardi
Alà dei Sardi (Sardinian: Alà) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Sassari in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 160 kilometres (99 miles) north of Cagliari and about 35 kilometres (22 miles) southwest of Olbia.
Alà dei Sardi
Alà | |
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| Comune di Alà dei Sardi | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Alà dei Sardi | |
Alà dei Sardi Location of Alà dei Sardi in Sardinia Alà dei Sardi Alà dei Sardi (Sardinia) | |
| Coordinates: 40°39′N 9°20′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Sassari (SS) |
| Frazioni | BaBadde Suelzu, Mazzinaiu, S'iscala Pedrosa, Sos Sonorcolos |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Francesco Ledda |
| Area | |
| • Total | 197.99 km2 (76.44 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 700 m (2,300 ft) |
| Population (30 June 2017) | |
| • Total | 1,876 |
| • Density | 9.5/km2 (25/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Alaesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 07020 |
| Dialing code | 079 |
| Patron saint | St. Augustine |
| Saint day | August 28 |
| Website | Official website |
Alà dei Sardi borders the following municipalities: Berchidda, Bitti, Buddusò, Monti, Olbia, Oschiri, Padru.
Alà is characterized by a predominant use of Sardinian as everyday language. It is home to the Trofeo Alasport, an annual cross country running event.
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