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Maracalagonis
Comune di Maracalagonis
Church of Vergine degli Angeli
Church of Vergine degli Angeli
Country Italy
Region Sardinia
Area
 • Total 101.37 km2 (39.14 sq mi)
Elevation
82 m (269 ft)
Population
 (30 November 2017)
 • Total 7,974
 • Density 78.662/km2 (203.734/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Maresi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
09069
Dialing code 070

Maracalagonis (in Sardinian, it's called Mara-Calagonis) is a town in Italy. It is located on the beautiful island of Sardinia. This town is part of the Metropolitan City of Cagliari. Maracalagonis is about 12 kilometers (which is about 7.5 miles) northeast of the city of Cagliari. The name mara means "marsh".

About Maracalagonis

Maracalagonis is a comune, which is like a municipality or a local government area in Italy. It is a place where people live and work. The town is led by a mayor. As of November 2017, about 7,974 people lived in Maracalagonis. The town covers an area of about 101.37 square kilometers. It is located about 82 meters (269 feet) above sea level.

Where is Maracalagonis Located?

Maracalagonis is situated in a lovely part of Sardinia. It is close to several other towns. These towns include Castiadas, Quartu Sant'Elena (especially an area called Salmagi), Quartucciu, Sinnai, and Villasimius. Being near these places means it's connected to other communities on the island.

Who is the Mayor?

The mayor of Maracalagonis is Mario Fadda. The mayor is the leader of the town's local government. They help make decisions for the community.

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