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Oschiri
Óscheri, Óscari
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| Comune di Oschiri | |
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Panorama from Santo Stefano
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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Sassari (SS) |
| Frazioni | San Leonardo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 215.5 km2 (83.2 sq mi) |
| Population
(Dec. 2004)
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| • Total | 3,696 |
| • Density | 17.151/km2 (44.420/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Oschiresi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
07027
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| Dialing code | 079 |
Oschiri is a small town and comune (which means municipality) in Italy. It is located on the beautiful island of Sardinia. You can find Oschiri about 170 kilometers (105 miles) north of Cagliari. It is also about 40 kilometers (25 miles) southwest of Olbia.
The local people of Oschiri are called Oschiresi. In the local Gallurese language, the town is called Óscari. In the Sardinian language, it is known as Óscheri.
As of December 2004, Oschiri had a population of 3,696 people. The town covers an area of about 215.5 square kilometers (83.2 square miles).
Oschiri has a smaller area within it called San Leonardo. This is a frazione, which is like a subdivision or a small village.
Oschiri shares its borders with several other towns. These include Alà dei Sardi, Berchidda, Buddusò, Ozieri, Pattada, Tempio Pausania, and Tula.
History of the Church in Oschiri
In Oschiri, there is an important church called Nostra Signora di Castro. This church was once a cathedral. A cathedral is the main church of a diocese. A diocese is an area managed by a bishop.
This church was the center of a special church district called the Bishopric of Castro. This district was part of the larger Archdiocese of Sassari.
The history of this bishopric goes back to the Byzantine times, around the year 1000 AD. The first time a bishop from Castro was mentioned was in 1116. This bishop helped dedicate a church called the Basilica di Saccargia.
Later, in 1164, a bishop named Atto dedicated another church in a place called Aneleto. The next year, he gave this church to a group of monks called the Camaldolese.
Over time, the town of Castro became less important. Because of this, the bishop moved his home to Bono.
In 1503, the area of Castro joined with two other church districts. Together, they formed a new district called the Diocese of Alghero. Today, the area that was once Castro is part of the Diocese of Ozieri.
How Oschiri's Population Has Changed
This timeline shows how the number of people living in Oschiri has changed over many years. You can see the population numbers for different years.
See also
In Spanish: Oschiri para niños
