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Comune in Sardinia, Italy
Orosei
Comune
Comune di Orosei
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Location of Orosei
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Coordinates: 40°23′N 9°42′E / 40.383°N 9.700°E / 40.383; 9.700
CountryItaly
RegionSardinia
ProvinceNuoro (NU)
FrazioniSos Alinos
Government
 • MayorNino Canzano
Area
 • Total91 km (35 sq mi)
Elevation19 m (62 ft)
Population
 • Total7,025
 • Density77/km (200/sq mi)
DemonymOroseini
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code08028
Dialing code0784
WebsiteOfficial website

Orosei (Sardinian: Orosèi) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 140 kilometres (87 mi) northeast of Cagliari and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of Nuoro.

The town has 5000 inhabitants and at least 13 churches, including San Giacomo Apostolo and Sa Preione Vezza

Orosei borders the following municipalities: Dorgali, Galtellì, Onifai, Siniscola.

Natural white and grey rocks form a large arch among a bright blue sea with swimmers. The arch and the beige rock behind are covered in scrub.
A natural arch near the Goloritzé falls.

Orosei has tourist-destination beaches, including the Gulf of Orosei, Cala Ginepro, Sas Linnas Sicca Cala Liberotto, Bidderosa Oasis.

The town recognizes two religious festivals, Sant'Isidoro and Santa Maria 'e Mare. They celebrate with processions.

Climate

Climate data for Orosei (1981-2010)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 15.8
(60.4)
15.6
(60.1)
18.1
(64.6)
20.4
(68.7)
24.3
(75.7)
28.9
(84.0)
32.1
(89.8)
32.0
(89.6)
28.9
(84.0)
24.7
(76.5)
20.0
(68.0)
17.1
(62.8)
23.1
(73.6)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 6.4
(43.5)
5.8
(42.4)
7.9
(46.2)
10.3
(50.5)
13.8
(56.8)
17.9
(64.2)
20.8
(69.4)
21.0
(69.8)
18.1
(64.6)
14.5
(58.1)
10.3
(50.5)
7.8
(46.0)
12.9
(55.2)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 51.7
(2.04)
45.0
(1.77)
41.6
(1.64)
44.6
(1.76)
31.7
(1.25)
16.3
(0.64)
6.5
(0.26)
10.9
(0.43)
45.8
(1.80)
77.5
(3.05)
99.7
(3.93)
87.5
(3.44)
558.8
(22.00)
Source: Climatologia della Sardegna per il trentennio 1981-2010

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  3. "Orosei – a picturesque old town, stunning bay and hiking paradise". Discover Sardinia.
  4. ^ . Italy Magazine. Retrieved 8 July 2023. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
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