Isili facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Isili
Ìsili
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| Comune di Isili | |
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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | South Sardinia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 68.0 km2 (26.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 523 m (1,716 ft) |
| Population
(31 December 2010)
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| • Total | 2,950 |
| • Density | 43.38/km2 (112.36/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Isilesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
08033
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| Dialing code | 0782 |
Isili, also called Ìsili in the local Sardinian language, is a comune (which means a municipality or town) located in southern Sardinia, Italy. It's about 60 kilometers (37 miles) north of Cagliari, a big city on the island. Isili is found in a traditional area known as Sarcidano.
Isili shares its borders with several other towns. These include Gergei, Gesturi, Laconi, Nuragus, Nurallao, Nurri, Serri, and Villanova Tulo.
Cool Places to See in Isili
One of the most important historical sites in Isili is the Nuraghe Is Paras.
What is a Nuraghe?
A Nuraghe is a special type of ancient stone building. These unique structures were built by the Nuragic civilization in Sardinia. They are found only on the island of Sardinia. Nuraghes were built thousands of years ago, during the Bronze Age. They often look like large stone towers.
See also
In Spanish: Isili para niños
