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Olzai
Ortzai
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| Comune di Olzai | |
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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Nuoro (NU) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 69.82 km2 (26.96 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 474 m (1,555 ft) |
| Population
(31 December 2017)
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| • Total | 873 |
| • Density | 12.504/km2 (32.384/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Olzaesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
08020
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| Dialing code | 0784 |
Olzai (Sardinian: Ortzài) is a small and charming town in Italy. It is located on the beautiful island of Sardinia. Olzai is known as a comune, which is like a municipality or a local government area. It is part of the Nuoro province.
Discover Olzai
Olzai is found in the central part of the Italian island of Sardinia. Sardinia is a large island located west of mainland Italy. The town is about 110 kilometers (68 miles) north of Cagliari. Cagliari is the capital city of Sardinia. Olzai is also about 20 kilometers (12 miles) southwest of Nuoro, a larger city nearby. The town sits at an elevation of 474 meters (1,555 feet) above sea level.
Neighbors of Olzai
Olzai shares its borders with several other towns. These include Austis, Nughedu Santa Vittoria, Ollolai, Ottana, Sarule, Sedilo, Sorradile, and Teti. These towns are all part of the same region in Sardinia.
People and Government
As of December 31, 2017, Olzai had a population of 873 people. People from Olzai are called Olzaesi. The town covers an area of about 69.82 square kilometers (26.96 square miles).
Who is the Mayor?
The mayor of Olzai is Ester Satta. A mayor is the head of the local government. They are responsible for managing the town's services. This includes things like public safety and local events.
