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Burcei
Brucei (Sardinian)
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| Comune di Burcei | ||
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| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Sardinia | |
| Province | South Sardinia | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 94.8 km2 (36.6 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 648 m (2,126 ft) | |
| Population
(December 2004)
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| • Total | 2,943 | |
| • Density | 31.044/km2 (80.40/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Burceresi Bruceresus |
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| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
09040
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| Dialing code | 070 | |
Burcei (pronounced Bur-CHAY) is a small town in Italy. It is located on the beautiful island of Sardinia. Burcei is known as a comune, which is like a municipality or a local government area. It's a place where people live and work together.
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Where is Burcei?
Burcei is found in the Province of South Sardinia. This province is part of the larger Sardinia region in Italy. The town is about 25 kilometers (15 miles) northeast of Cagliari. Cagliari is the capital city of Sardinia.
Neighboring Towns
Burcei shares its borders with a few other towns. These include San Vito, Sinnai, and Villasalto. These towns are all part of the same region.
Facts About Burcei
Burcei is located at an elevation of 648 meters (2,126 feet) above sea level. This means it's quite high up! The total area of the comune is about 94.8 square kilometers (36.6 square miles).
Population and People
As of December 2004, about 2,943 people lived in Burcei. People from Burcei are called Burceresi (in Italian) or Bruceresus (in Sardinian).
Who is in Charge?
The mayor of Burcei is Giuseppe Caria. The mayor is the leader of the local government. They help make decisions for the town and its people.
