Villaputzu

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Villaputzu
Biddeputzi (Campidanese)
Comune di Villaputzu
Torre di Porto Corallo
Torre di Porto Corallo
Coat of arms of Villaputzu
Location of Villaputzu
Map
Villaputzu is located in Italy
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Location of Villaputzu in Sardinia
Villaputzu is located in Sardinia
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Villaputzu
Villaputzu (Sardinia)
Coordinates: 39°26′N 9°35′E / 39.433°N 9.583°E / 39.433; 9.583
CountryItaly
RegionSardinia
ProvinceSouth Sardinia
FrazioniPorto Corallo, Porto Tramatzu, Quirra, San Lorenzo, Santa Maria, Cala Murtas
Government
 • MayorSandro Porcu
Area
 • Total181.31 km2 (70.00 sq mi)
Elevation
11 m (36 ft)
Population
 (31 July 2015)[1]
 • Total4,782
 • Density26/km2 (68/sq mi)
DemonymVillaputzesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
09040
Dialing code070
Patron saintSt. George
WebsiteOfficial 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[edit]

  1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

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