Berchidda facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Berchidda
Belchidda (Logudorese)
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| Comune di Berchidda | |
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Panorama of Berchidda
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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Sassari (SS) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 201.88 km2 (77.95 sq mi) |
| Population
(30 April 2017)
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| • Total | 2,758 |
| • Density | 13.6616/km2 (35.383/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Italian: berchiddese Sardinian: belchiddesu / belchiddesa |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
07022
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| Dialing code | 079 |
| Patron saint | St. Sebastian |
| Saint day | 20 January |
Berchidda is a charming town in Italy. It is located on the beautiful island of Sardinia. This town is part of the province of Sassari. Berchidda is about 170 kilometers (105 miles) north of Cagliari, the capital city of Sardinia. It is also about 30 kilometers (19 miles) southwest of Olbia, another important city on the island.
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What is Berchidda Like?
Berchidda is a small Italian town. It is known as a commune. A commune is a local area with its own government. It's like a small city or a large village. The town is home to about 2,758 people. The people who live here are called berchiddese.
Location and Nature
Berchidda is in a hilly area. It is close to Lake Coghinas. This lake is a large artificial lake. It was created by a dam. To the north, the town is bordered by the Limbara mountain range. These mountains offer beautiful views.
Berchidda shares its borders with several other towns. These include Alà dei Sardi, Calangianus, Monti, Oschiri, and Tempio Pausania.
Fun Things to Do in Berchidda
Berchidda is a lively place. It has a special event every year.
Time in Jazz Festival
Since 1988, Berchidda has hosted a jazz festival called Time in Jazz. This festival is very famous. It brings many musicians and visitors to the town. The founder and organizer of this festival is Paolo Fresu. He is a talented trumpet player. Paolo Fresu was born in Berchidda in 1961.
Getting Around Berchidda
It is easy to travel to and from Berchidda.
Roads and Railways
The town is connected by the SS 131 State Road. This is an important road in Sardinia. Berchidda also has its own train station. This station is on the railway line that connects Cagliari, Olbia, and Golfo Aranci. This makes it simple for people to visit Berchidda by train.
