Pozzomaggiore facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pozzomaggiore
Putumajore
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| Comune di Pozzomaggiore | |
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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Province of Sassari (SS) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 79.4 km2 (30.7 sq mi) |
| Population
(Dec. 2004)
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| • Total | 2,871 |
| • Density | 36.159/km2 (93.65/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Pozzomaggioresi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
07018
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| Dialing code | 079 |
Pozzomaggiore (which is called Puthumajore in the local Sardinian language) is a small town, also known as a comune (municipality). It is located in the Province of Sassari on the island of Sardinia, which is part of Italy.
This town is about 140 kilometers (87 miles) northwest of Cagliari, a major city in Sardinia. It is also about 40 kilometers (25 miles) south of Sassari, another important city. As of December 31, 2004, about 2,871 people lived in Pozzomaggiore. The town covers an area of 79.4 square kilometers (30.7 square miles).
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Pozzomaggiore shares its borders with several other towns. These include Bosa, Cossoine, Mara, Padria, Semestene, Sindia, and Suni.
How Pozzomaggiore's Population Has Changed
The number of people living in Pozzomaggiore has changed quite a bit over the years. Like many towns, its population has grown and shrunk at different times.
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1861 | 3,303 | — |
| 1871 | 3,489 | +5.6% |
| 1881 | 3,895 | +11.6% |
| 1901 | 4,337 | +11.3% |
| 1911 | 4,613 | +6.4% |
| 1921 | 4,512 | −2.2% |
| 1931 | 4,676 | +3.6% |
| 1936 | 4,586 | −1.9% |
| 1951 | 4,956 | +8.1% |
| 1961 | 4,495 | −9.3% |
| 1971 | 3,747 | −16.6% |
| 1981 | 3,506 | −6.4% |
| 1991 | 3,266 | −6.8% |
| 2001 | 3,011 | −7.8% |
| Source: Data from ISTAT | ||
For example, in 1861, there were just over 3,300 people living there. The population grew steadily for many years, reaching its highest point in 1951 with almost 5,000 residents. After that, the number of people living in Pozzomaggiore slowly decreased. By 2001, the population was around 3,000. These numbers help us understand the history and development of the town.
