Osidda facts for kids
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Osidda
Osidde
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| Comune di Osidda | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Nuoro (NU) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25.68 km2 (9.92 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 650 m (2,130 ft) |
| Population
(31 December 2017)
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| • Total | 247 |
| • Density | 9.618/km2 (24.91/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
08020
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| Dialing code | 079 |
Osidda (which is Osidde in the local Sardinian language) is a small town in the Province of Nuoro. It is located on the beautiful island of Sardinia, which is part of Italy. Osidda is about 140 kilometers (87 miles) north of Cagliari, the capital city of Sardinia. It is also about 25 kilometers (16 miles) northwest of Nuoro, the main city of its province.
Osidda is known as a comune in Italy. A comune is like a municipality or a local government area. It's the smallest kind of administrative division in Italy. Think of it as a town or city with its own local government.
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Where is Osidda?
Location and Neighbors
Osidda is nestled in the central part of Sardinia. It sits at an elevation of about 650 meters (2,130 feet) above sea level. This means it's located in a hilly or mountainous area.
The town shares its borders with several other nearby municipalities. These include Bitti, Buddusò, Nule, and Pattada. These towns are its neighbors in the Sardinian countryside.
Size and Area
The total area of Osidda is about 25.68 square kilometers (9.92 square miles). This makes it a relatively small comune in terms of land size.
People of Osidda
Population Facts
Osidda is a very small town. As of December 31, 2017, only 247 people lived there. This means it's a quiet place where everyone likely knows each other. Living in a small community like Osidda can be very different from living in a big city.
Local Government
Like all comuni in Italy, Osidda has its own local government. The head of this government is called the mayor. The mayor of Osidda is Giovanni Mossa. The mayor and the local council work together to manage the town. They make decisions about things like local services, roads, and community events.
