Masainas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Masainas
Comune
Comune di Masainas
Country	Italy
Region	Sardinia
Province	South Sardinia
Frazioni	Is Fiascus, Is Cuccus, Is Murronis, Is Lais, Is Solinas, Is Crobbedus, Is Mancas, Is Cannigonis
Area
• Total	23.69 km2 (9.15 sq mi)
Elevation	57 m (187 ft)
Population  (30 September 2017)
• Total	1,295
• Density	54.66/km2 (141.58/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Masainesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	09010
Dialing code	0781
Patron saint	St. John the Baptist
Saint day	24 June

Masainas is a small town, also known as a comune (municipality), located on the beautiful island of Sardinia in Italy. It is part of the Province of South Sardinia.

This town is found about 45 kilometers (28 miles) southwest of a larger city called Cagliari. It is also about 15 kilometers (9 miles) southeast of Carbonia. Masainas is part of a traditional area in Sardinia known as Sulcis.

Where is Masainas?

Masainas is located in a specific part of Sardinia. It shares its borders with several other towns.

Neighboring Towns

The towns that are close to Masainas include:

• Giba
• Piscinas
• Sant'Anna Arresi
• Teulada

These towns are all part of the same region in Italy.

Quick Facts About Masainas

Masainas has a small population and a specific area.

Population and Area

• As of September 30, 2017, about 1,295 people lived in Masainas.
• The total area of the town is about 23.69 square kilometers (9.15 square miles).
• The people from Masainas are called Masainesi.

Local Government

Like all towns in Italy, Masainas has a mayor who leads the local government.

• The current mayor is Ivo Melis.
• The town celebrates its patron saint, St. John the Baptist, on June 24.