| Villaputzu Biddeputzi (Campidanese) | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Villaputzu | |
 Torre di Porto Corallo | |
 Coat of arms | |
| Location of Villaputzu | |
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| Coordinates: 39°26′N 9°35′E / 39.433°N 9.583°E / 39.433; 9.583 | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | South Sardinia |
| Frazioni | Porto Corallo, Porto Tramatzu, Quirra, San Lorenzo, Santa Maria, Cala Murtas |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Sandro Porcu |
| Area | |
| • Total | 181.31 km (70.00 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 4,782 |
| • Density | 26/km (68/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Villaputzesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 09040 |
| Dialing code | 070 |
| Patron saint | St. George |
| Website | Official website |
Villaputzu (Campidanese: Bidda de Putzi or Biddeputzi) is a municipality in the Province of South Sardinia in the Italian region and island of Sardinia, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) northeast of the Sardinian capital Cagliari. It is located in a short plain at the mouth of the Flumendosa river, next to the Sarrabus hill.
The village of Villaputzu is a part of the historic region of Sarrabus, whose municipalities are Villaputzu, Muravera, San Vito and Castiadas.
Villaputzu was the birthplace of launeddas instrumentist Efisio Melis.
References
- All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
External links
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