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Baunei
Comune di Baunei
Baunei
Baunei
Coat of arms of Baunei
Coat of arms
Country Italy
Region Sardinia
Province Nuoro (NU)
Frazioni Santa Maria Navarrese
Area
 • Total 216.45 km2 (83.57 sq mi)
Elevation
480 m (1,570 ft)
Population
 (30 November 2010)
 • Total 3,740
 • Density 17.279/km2 (44.75/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
08040
Dialing code 0782
Patron saint Saint Nicholas of Bari
Saint day 6 December

Baunei is a small town, also called a comune (municipality), located on the beautiful island of Sardinia in Italy. It is part of the Province of Nuoro. Baunei is famous for being the starting point of a challenging multi-day coastal hike called the Selvaggio Blu.

Where is Baunei?

Baunei is found in the northeastern part of Sardinia. It is about 100 kilometers (62 miles) northeast of Cagliari, which is the capital city of Sardinia. It's also about 11 kilometers (7 miles) north of a town called Tortolì.

Nearby Places

Baunei includes a smaller area called a frazione (subdivision) named Santa Maria Navarrese. This is a very popular place for tourists, especially those who love the seaside.

Baunei shares its borders with several other towns:

See also

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