Golfo Aranci facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Golfo Aranci Figari  (Gallurese)
Comune
Comune di Golfo Aranci
Country	Italy
Region	Sardinia
Province	Sassari (SS)
Frazioni	Bados, Marinella, Nodu Pianu, Rudalza
Area
• Total	37.43 km2 (14.45 sq mi)
Elevation	19 m (62 ft)
Population  (31 August 2017)
• Total	2,475
• Density	66.123/km2 (171.26/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Golfarancini
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	07020
Dialing code	0789

Golfo Aranci is a small town in Sardinia, an island in Italy. It is known for its beautiful coastline and as an important port. The town is located about 200 kilometers (124 miles) north of Cagliari, which is the capital city of Sardinia. It is also about 13 kilometers (8 miles) northeast of Olbia, another important city. Golfo Aranci is a comune, which is like a municipality or local government area in Italy.

What's in a Name? The Story of Golfo Aranci

The name "Golfo Aranci" might sound like "Gulf of the Oranges" in Italian. But that's not its true meaning! The name actually comes from an older local language called Gallurese dialect. In Gallurese, the town was called Golfu di li Ranci, which means "Gulf of the Crabs".

Over time, this name was changed to sound more Italian, becoming "Golfo Aranci". Before this, the town was simply known as Figari. So, the town's name tells a story about its past and the creatures that lived in its waters.

A Look Back: The History of Golfo Aranci

Golfo Aranci started as a small fishing village in the mid-1700s. Fishermen used its natural harbor to catch fish and crabs.

In the early 1800s, something big happened. A special rule from the king made Golfo Aranci the main port for ships arriving from mainland Italy. This was a huge deal! It meant more people and businesses came to the town, helping it grow from a quiet fishing spot into a busy and important port.

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