Borutta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Borutta
Boruta
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| Comune di Borutta | ||
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| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Sardinia | |
| Province | Sassari (SS) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.8 km2 (1.9 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 491 m (1,611 ft) | |
| Population
(30 June 2017)
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| • Total | 284 | |
| • Density | 59.2/km2 (153.2/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
07040
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| Dialing code | 079 | |
Borutta is a small town, also called a comune (which means municipality), located on the beautiful island of Sardinia in Italy. It's found in the Province of Sassari, which is like a county.
Borutta is about 150 kilometers (93 miles) north of Cagliari, the capital city of Sardinia. It's also about 30 kilometers (19 miles) southeast of Sassari, another important city on the island.
About Borutta
Borutta is a very small town. As of June 2017, only 284 people lived there. The town covers an area of about 4.8 square kilometers (1.9 square miles).
It is surrounded by other small towns. These include Bessude, Bonnanaro, Cheremule, Thiesi, and Torralba.
History and Landmarks
Borutta has an interesting history. Near the town, there is a volcanic hill. This hill was once home to an old village called Sorres. Sadly, the village of Sorres was destroyed a long time ago, in the early 1300s. This happened during a conflict with the Kingdom of Aragon, a powerful kingdom from what is now Spain.
Today, on that same volcanic hill, you can find a very old and beautiful church. It is called the San Pietro di Sorres church. This church was built in a special style called Pisan-Romanesque. This style was popular in Italy many centuries ago. The church is a great example of old architecture and is an important landmark in the area.
Who Leads Borutta?
Like all towns, Borutta has a leader. This leader is called the mayor. The mayor helps manage the town and make decisions for its people. As of now, the mayor of Borutta is Silvano Quirico Salvatore Arru.
Geography of Borutta
Borutta is located at an elevation of 491 meters (1,611 feet) above sea level. This means it sits quite high up, offering nice views of the surrounding area in Sardinia.
See also
In Spanish: Borutta para niños
