Ollastra facts for kids
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Ollastra
Ollasta
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| Comune di Ollastra | |
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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Province of Oristano (OR) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.47 km2 (8.29 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Population
(31 December 2017)
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| • Total | 1,212 |
| • Density | 56.45/km2 (146.21/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Ollastrini |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
09084
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| Dialing code | 0783 |
Ollastra (which is Ollasta in the local Sardinian language) is a small town in Italy. It is a comune, which is like a municipality or local government area. Ollastra is located on the island of Sardinia, which is a region of Italy.
This town is part of the Province of Oristano. It is about 90 kilometers (56 miles) northwest of Cagliari, which is the capital city of Sardinia. Ollastra is also about 14 kilometers (9 miles) northeast of the city of Oristano.
About Ollastra
Ollastra is a quiet place with a small population. As of December 31, 2017, about 1,212 people lived there. The people who live in Ollastra are called Ollastrini. The town is located at an elevation of 23 meters (75 feet) above sea level.
Where is Ollastra?
Ollastra is surrounded by several other towns. It shares borders with these municipalities:
Ollastra's Name Change
For a period of time, Ollastra was known by a different name. From 1928 to 1946, it was a frazione (a smaller part) of the nearby town of Simaxis. Because of this, it was called Ollastra Simaxis. In 1991, the town officially changed its name back to simply Ollastra.
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A view of Ollastra from above.
