Ballao facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ballao
Ballau
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| Comune di Ballao | ||
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| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Sardinia | |
| Province | South Sardinia | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 46.7 km2 (18.0 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 98 m (322 ft) | |
| Population
(30 November 2009)
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| • Total | 907 | |
| • Density | 19.422/km2 (50.30/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Ballaesi | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
09040
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| Dialing code | 070 | |
Ballao (which is called Ballau in the Sardinian language) is a small town in Italy. It is known as a comune, which is like a municipality or local government area. Ballao is located in the Province of South Sardinia on the beautiful island of Sardinia. It's about 45 kilometers (28 miles) northeast of a bigger city called Cagliari. The town is part of a traditional area known as Gerrei.
About Ballao
Ballao is a quiet place with a long history. It's home to about 900 people. The town is led by its mayor, Severino Cubeddu.
A Look at History
Ballao was founded a long time ago, around the year 1300. Before that, people lived in an older village on a hill called Nuraxi. They decided to move closer to the Flumendosa river. This move helped them grow more crops and improve their farming.
Where is Ballao?
Ballao is located in a lovely part of Sardinia. It shares its borders with several other towns. These include Armungia, Escalaplano, Goni, Perdasdefogu, San Nicolò Gerrei, Silius, and Villaputzu.
Ancient Discoveries
One of the most interesting things about Ballao is an ancient site called the Funtana Coberta. This is an archaeological site from the Bronze Age. It gives us clues about how people lived thousands of years ago in this area.
