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Marrubiu

Marrùbiu
Comune di Marrubiu
Marrubiu-Terralba-Arborea railway station
Marrubiu-Terralba-Arborea railway station
Country Italy
Region Sardinia
Province Oristano (OR)
Area
 • Total 61.24 km2 (23.64 sq mi)
Elevation
7 m (23 ft)
Population
 (30 September 2017)
 • Total 4,816
 • Density 78.641/km2 (203.68/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Marrubiesi, Marrubiesus
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
09094
Dialing code 0783

Marrubiu (which is Marrùbiu in the Sardinian language) is a small town in the Province of Oristano in the Italian region of Sardinia. It is located about 70 kilometers (43 miles) northwest of Cagliari and about 15 kilometers (9 miles) south of Oristano.

About Marrubiu

Marrubiu is a comune, which is like a municipality or a local government area in Italy. It's a place where people live and work, with its own local leaders.

Where is Marrubiu Located?

Marrubiu is in the central-western part of Sardinia, an island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is quite close to the coast, even though it's not directly on the sea. The town is surrounded by other small towns.

Neighboring Towns

Marrubiu shares its borders with several other municipalities. These include:

Who Leads Marrubiu?

The mayor of Marrubiu is Andrea Santucciu. The mayor is the main leader of the town. They help make decisions for the community.

How Big is Marrubiu?

The total area of Marrubiu is about 61.24 square kilometers (23.65 square miles). This is the size of the land that the town and its surrounding areas cover.

Population of Marrubiu

As of September 30, 2017, about 4,816 people lived in Marrubiu. The people who live in Marrubiu are called Marrubiesi or Marrubiesus.

How High is Marrubiu?

Marrubiu is located at an elevation of about 7 meters (23 feet) above sea level. This means it is quite close to the sea level.

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