Elmas

Elmas (Sardinian: Su Masu) is a comune (municipality) of the Metropolitan City of Cagliari in the Italian region of Sardinia, located about 8 kilometres (5 mi) northwest of Cagliari.

Elmas
Su Masu
Comune di Elmas
Church of San Sebastiano
Location of Elmas
Elmas
Location of Elmas in Sardinia
Elmas
Elmas (Sardinia)
Coordinates: 39°16′N 9°3′E
CountryItaly
RegionSardinia
Metropolitan cityCagliari (CA)
Government
  MayorMaria Laura Orrù
Area
  Total13.72 km2 (5.30 sq mi)
Elevation
7 m (23 ft)
Population
 (31 October 2017)
  Total8,222
  Density600/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
DemonymMasesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
09067
Dialing code070
Patron saintSt. Sebastian
Saint day20 January
WebsiteOfficial website

Until 1989 Elmas was a district of Cagliari. It is best known locally as the location for the airport which serves Cagliari, some 7 kilometres (4 mi) to the east to the town. According to 2011 census, it has 8,949 inhabitants.

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