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Escalaplano
Iscalepranu (Sardinian)
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| Comune di Escalaplano | ||
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| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Sardinia | |
| Province | South Sardinia | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 93.8 km2 (36.2 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 338 m (1,109 ft) | |
| Population
(30 November 2009)
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| • Total | 2,301 | |
| • Density | 24.531/km2 (63.53/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
08043
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| Dialing code | 070 | |
Escalaplano is a small town in the Italian region of Sardinia. It is known as Scalepranu or Iscalepranu in the local Sardinian language. This town is a type of local government area called a comune.
Discover Escalaplano
Escalaplano is located on the beautiful island of Sardinia. It is about 50 kilometers (31 miles) northeast of Cagliari, which is the capital city of Sardinia. The town sits at an elevation of 338 meters (1,109 feet) above sea level.
What is a Comune?
In Italy, a comune is like a local government area, similar to a municipality or a town. Each comune has its own mayor and local council. These leaders help manage the town's services and look after the people who live there. Escalaplano has a mayor named Marco Lampis.
Where is Escalaplano?
Escalaplano is in the Province of South Sardinia. This province is part of the larger Sardinia region. The town covers an area of about 93.8 square kilometers (36.2 square miles). As of November 2009, about 2,301 people lived in Escalaplano.
Escalaplano shares its borders with several other towns. These include Ballao, Esterzili, Goni, Orroli, Perdasdefogu, Seui, and Villaputzu.
See also
In Spanish: Escalaplano para niños
