Curcuris facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Curcuris
Crucùris
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| Comune di Curcuris | ||
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| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Sardinia | |
| Province | Oristano (OR) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.1 km2 (3.1 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 159 m (522 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec. 2004)
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| • Total | 320 | |
| • Density | 39.5/km2 (102.3/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Crucuresus Curcuresi |
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| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
09090
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| Dialing code | 0783 | |
Curcuris (which is called Crucùris in the local Sardinian language) is a small town in Italy. It's located in the Sardinia region, which is a large island in the Mediterranean Sea. Curcuris is part of the Province of Oristano.
This town is about 60 kilometers (around 37 miles) northwest of Cagliari, which is the capital city of Sardinia. It's also about 25 kilometers (around 15 miles) southeast of Oristano, another important city in the province.
Curcuris is surrounded by several other towns. These include Ales, Gonnosnò, Morgongiori, Pompu, and Simala.
About Curcuris
Curcuris is a comune, which is like a municipality or a local government area in Italy. It's a small community.
Location and Size
The town of Curcuris is situated on the island of Sardinia. It covers an area of about 8.1 square kilometers (around 3.1 square miles).
Population
As of December 2004, Curcuris had a population of about 320 people. This makes it a very small and quiet place. People from Curcuris are sometimes called Crucuresus or Curcuresi.
Town Leadership
The mayor of Curcuris is Giorgio Pilloni. The mayor is the head of the local government. They help manage the town and make decisions for its residents.
Images for kids
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A view of Curcuris from above.
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The official coat of arms for Curcuris.
