Dorgali

Dorgali (Sardinian: Durgali) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 230 kilometres (140 mi) northeast of Cagliari and about 38 kilometres (24 mi) east of Nuoro in the Seaside Supramonte mountain area.

Dorgali
Durgali
Comune di Dorgali
Location of Dorgali
Dorgali
Location of Dorgali in Sardinia
Dorgali
Dorgali (Sardinia)
Coordinates: 40°18′N 9°35′E
CountryItaly
RegionSardinia
ProvinceNuoro (NU)
FrazioniCala Gonone
Government
  MayorMaria Itria Fancello
Area
  Total224.83 km2 (86.81 sq mi)
Elevation
400 m (1,300 ft)
Population
 (31 July 2017)
  Total8,576
  Density38/km2 (99/sq mi)
DemonymDorgalesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
08022
Dialing code0784
Patron saintSt. Catherine of Alexandria
Saint dayNovember 25
WebsiteOfficial website

Economy is mostly based on the vine and wine production and, in summertime, on tourism.

In one of the caves, Ispinigoli, the only known specimen of the extinct giant otter Megalenhydris was found.

It is the birthplace of blessed Maria Gabriella Sagheddu.

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