Alà dei Sardi facts for kids
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Alà dei Sardi
Alà
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| Comune di Alà dei Sardi | ||
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| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Sardinia | |
| Province | Sassari (SS) | |
| Frazioni | BaBadde Suelzu, Mazzinaiu, S'iscala Pedrosa, Sos Sonorcolos | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 197.99 km2 (76.44 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 700 m (2,300 ft) | |
| Population
(30 June 2017)
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| • Total | 1,876 | |
| • Density | 9.4752/km2 (24.541/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Alaesi | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
07020
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| Dialing code | 079 | |
| Patron saint | St. Augustine | |
| Saint day | August 28 | |
Alà dei Sardi (Sardinian: Alà) is a small town in Sardinia, Italy. It is a comune, which means it is a local government area or municipality. The town is located in the Province of Sassari.
Alà dei Sardi is about 160 kilometers (100 miles) north of Cagliari. It is also about 35 kilometers (22 miles) southwest of Olbia. The town shares borders with several other municipalities. These include Berchidda, Bitti, Buddusò, Monti, Olbia, Oschiri, and Padru.
About Alà dei Sardi
Alà dei Sardi is known for its strong connection to the Sardinian language. Most people there use Sardinian every day. This shows the rich culture of the island.
The town is also famous for a sports event. It hosts the Trofeo Alasport every year. This is a popular cross country running competition.
History of Alà dei Sardi
The area around Alà dei Sardi has a very long history. Many old objects have been found there. These findings show that people lived here a long time ago.
Ancient Origins
The name Alà might come from ancient groups of people. These groups were called the Balares and the Ilienses. They lived in Sardinia many centuries ago. These people were never fully controlled by the Romans.
Modern Times
The modern town of Alà dei Sardi started to appear in the 1500s. For a long time, the town's economy was based on farming. People also raised animals. Later, in the 1800s, people started mining coal in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Alà dei Sardi para niños
