Florinas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Florinas
Fiolìnas
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| Comune di Florinas | ||
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| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Sardinia | |
| Province | Sassari (SS) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 36.06 km2 (13.92 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 417 m (1,368 ft) | |
| Population
(31 August 2017)
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| • Total | 1,514 | |
| • Density | 41.986/km2 (108.74/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Florinesi | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
07030
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| Dialing code | 079 | |
Florinas (which is called Fiolìnas in the local Sardinian language) is a small town in Italy. It's located on the beautiful island of Sardinia, which is a region of Italy. Florinas is part of the Province of Sassari.
This town is about 160 kilometers (100 miles) north of Cagliari, which is the capital city of Sardinia. It's also quite close to Sassari, being about 14 kilometers (9 miles) southeast of it.
Florinas is surrounded by several other towns. These include Banari, Cargeghe, Codrongianos, Ittiri, Ossi, and Siligo.
Life in Florinas
Florinas is a comune, which is like a municipality or local government area in Italy. It's a place where people live and work together. As of 2017, about 1,514 people lived in Florinas. The people from Florinas are called Florinesi.
The town is led by a mayor. The current mayor is Enrico Lobino. The area of Florinas is about 36 square kilometers (14 square miles). The town sits at an elevation of 417 meters (1,368 feet) above sea level.
Local Culture
Like many places in Sardinia, Florinas has its own unique culture and traditions. One interesting part of the local culture is the traditional clothing. People sometimes wear special dresses for festivals and events. These outfits often have beautiful designs and colors, showing the history and artistry of the region.
