Piscinas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Piscinas
Comune
Comune di Piscinas
The town hall
Coat of arms
Country	Italy
Region	Sardinia
Province	South Sardinia
Area
• Total	14.0 km2 (5.4 sq mi)
Population  (Apr. 2011)
• Total	900
• Density	64/km2 (166/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	09010
Dialing code	0781

Piscinas is a small town, also called a comune (municipality), located on the beautiful island of Sardinia in Italy. It is part of the Province of South Sardinia. This charming place is found about 40 kilometers (25 miles) southwest of Cagliari, which is the capital city of Sardinia. It's also about 15 kilometers (9 miles) southeast of another town called Carbonia. Piscinas is nestled in a traditional area known as Sulcis-Iglesiente.

About Piscinas

Piscinas is a comune, which is like a local government area or a small district in Italy. It's a place where people live and work, with its own local government that manages services for the community.

Where is Piscinas Located?

Piscinas is situated in the southwestern part of Sardinia, an island known for its stunning beaches and ancient history. It's part of the Province of South Sardinia, which is one of the administrative areas of the island.

Neighboring Towns

Piscinas shares its borders with several other municipalities. These include Giba, Masainas, Santadi, Teulada, Tratalias, and Villaperuccio. These towns are all part of the same region and often share local traditions and history.

People and Size

As of April 2011, about 900 people lived in Piscinas. The town covers an area of about 14 square kilometers (5.4 square miles). This makes it a small but friendly community.

Local Government

Like all Italian municipalities, Piscinas has a mayor who leads the local government. The mayor helps make decisions for the town and its people. The current mayor is Mariano Cogotti. The town hall, shown in the image, is where the local government works.