Capoterra
Capoterra ([kapoˈtɛrra]) (Sardinian: Cabuderra; [kabuˈdɛra]; from Latin Caput Terrae, "head of the Earth") is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy. At 2011 national census it had 24,017 inhabitants and is part of the Cagliari metropolitan area.
Capoterra
Cabuderra | |
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| Comune di Capoterra | |
Panorama of Capoterra | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Capoterra | |
Capoterra Location of Capoterra in Sardinia Capoterra Capoterra (Sardinia) | |
| Coordinates: 39°10′28″N 8°58′16″E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Metropolitan city | Cagliari (CA) |
| Frazioni | Poggio dei Pini, La Maddalena, Frutti d'Oro, San Leone, Torre degli Ulivi, Su Spantu, Rio San Girolamo, Rio Santa Lucia, Sa Perda Su Gattu, Su Spantu |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Beniamino Garau |
| Area | |
| • Total | 68.49 km2 (26.44 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 54 m (177 ft) |
| Population (1 January 2024) | |
| • Total | 23,175 |
| • Density | 340/km2 (880/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Capoterrese(i) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 09012 |
| Dialing code | 070 |
| Patron saint | Sant'Efisio |
| Saint day | 15 January |
| Website | Official website |
It is located on the western arm of the Golfo degli Angeli, about 15 kilometres (9 mi) from Cagliari. Economy is mostly based on services, although the tourism sector has grown notably in the past decades.
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