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Guamaggiore

Gomajori
Comune di Guamaggiore
Parish church of San Sebastiano Martire
Parish church of San Sebastiano Martire
Coat of arms of Guamaggiore
Coat of arms
Country Italy
Region Sardinia
Province South Sardinia
Area
 • Total 16.8 km2 (6.5 sq mi)
Population
 (31 November 2009)
 • Total 1,047
 • Density 62.32/km2 (161.4/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
09040
Dialing code 070

Guamaggiore, also called Gomajori or Goi Maiori in the Sardinian language, is a small town in Italy. It is located on the beautiful island of Sardinia. This town is a comune, which is like a municipality or a local government area.

Discovering Guamaggiore

Guamaggiore is found in the Province of South Sardinia. It is about 40 kilometers (around 25 miles) north of Cagliari. Cagliari is the capital city of Sardinia.

Where is Guamaggiore?

Guamaggiore shares its borders with a few other towns. These include Gesico, Guasila, Ortacesus, and Selegas. This means it's part of a network of small communities in the region.

What's Special Here?

One of the most interesting places in Guamaggiore is the Gothic church of St. Peter. This church is very old, dating back to the 13th or 14th century. It shows off the amazing building styles from a long time ago.

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