Padru facts for kids

Padru is a small town, or comune, located on the beautiful island of Sardinia in Italy. It's found about 180 kilometers (112 miles) north of Cagliari, which is the capital city of Sardinia. It's also quite close to Olbia, a larger city, being only about 15 kilometers (9 miles) south of it.

In the local Gallurese language, Padru is called Patru. As of December 2004, about 2,107 people lived there. The town covers an area of about 130.2 square kilometers (50.3 square miles).

Exploring Padru: A Sardinian Town

Padru is a charming place in the Province of Sassari. It offers a glimpse into the traditional life of Sardinia. The town is surrounded by nature, making it a peaceful spot.

What is a Comune?

• A comune is like a municipality or a local government area in Italy.
• It's a bit like a city or town that has its own administration.
• This means Padru has its own local government that manages services for its residents.

Villages and Hamlets of Padru

The municipality of Padru includes several smaller areas. These are called frazioni, which are like villages or hamlets. They are part of the larger Padru area.

Some of these frazioni include:

• Sozza
• Cuzzola
• Sa Serra
• Pedra Bianca
• Biasì
• Tirialzu
• Ludurru
• Sos Runcos
• Sas Enas

Neighboring Towns

Padru shares its borders with several other municipalities. These are the towns that are next to Padru:

• Alà dei Sardi
• Loiri Porto San Paolo
• Olbia
• San Teodoro (OT)
• Torpè
• Lodè
• Bitti

See also

In Spanish: Padru para niños