Decimomannu facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Decimomannu
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| Comune di Decimomannu | ||
Church of Santa Greca
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| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Sardinia | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 28.1 km2 (10.8 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | |
| Population
(30 September 2014)
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| • Total | 8,115 | |
| • Density | 288.8/km2 (748.0/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Decimanamesi | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
09033
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| Dialing code | 070 | |
Decimomannu is a town in Sardinia, Italy. It is located in the Metropolitan City of Cagliari. This town is about 17 kilometers (10 miles) northwest of the main city of Cagliari. In 2014, about 8,115 people lived there. Its name comes from Latin, meaning "the biggest town ten miles from Cagliari."
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Exploring Decimomannu's Location
Decimomannu is surrounded by several other towns. These include Assemini, Decimoputzu, and San Sperate. You can easily travel to and from Decimomannu. It has a train station that connects it to cities like Iglesias and Cagliari.
Decimomannu's Weather and Climate
Decimomannu has a warm, sunny climate. It is known as a Mediterranean climate. This means it has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The weather is very similar to other places along the south-central coast of Italy.
A Look at Decimomannu's History
The history of Decimomannu goes back a very long time. People believe it started during Roman times. This is because its name is Latin. Even older history was found in 1879. An ancient burial ground from Phoenician and Punic times was discovered. This shows people lived here thousands of years ago.
Battles and Rulers of Decimomannu
Decimomannu was once part of the Byzantine Empire. Later, in the Middle Ages, it became part of the Giudicato of Cagliari. A "Giudicato" was like a small kingdom ruled by a "judge." Several judges even lived in Decimomannu.
After the Giudicato of Cagliari ended, the town was controlled by the Della Gherardesca family from Pisa. A big battle, the Battle of Lucocisterna, happened here in 1324. After this battle, the town came under the rule of the Aragonese. They ruled for a long time. Decimomannu was part of the Kingdom of Sardinia under the Spanish Empire. Then, in 1708, it came under the rule of Piedmont.
Modern Developments in Decimomannu
More recently, in 2020, an exciting new project was announced. An International Flight Training School was set up at the local military airport. This school is a team effort between the Italian Air Force and a company called Finmeccanica. They work together to train military pilots. Pilots learn using modern flight simulators. This helps them become skilled at flying advanced aircraft.
Important Places to See
Decimomannu has some interesting historical sites.
- Church of Sant'Antonio Abate: This church was built in the 1500s. It has a special style called Gothic-Catalan.
- Church of Santa Greca: This church was built in 1777. It stands on the site of an even older church from around 1500.
- Roman Bridge: You can see an old Roman bridge here. It crosses the Rio Mannu river.
See also
In Spanish: Decimomannu para niños
