Ruinas facts for kids
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Ruinas
Arruìnas
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| Comune di Ruinas | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Oristano (OR) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 30.46 km2 (11.76 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 365 m (1,198 ft) |
| Population
(30 November 2015)
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| • Total | 669 |
| • Density | 21.963/km2 (56.88/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Ruinesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
09085
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| Dialing code | 0783 |
Ruinas (which is Arruìnas in the local Sardinian language) is a small town in Italy. It is located on the beautiful island of Sardinia. Ruinas is part of the Province of Oristano, which is like a county or district.
This town is about 80 kilometers (about 50 miles) north of Cagliari. Cagliari is the capital city of Sardinia. Ruinas is also about 25 kilometers (about 15 miles) east of Oristano. Oristano is the main city in its province.
About Ruinas
Ruinas is known as a comune in Italy. A comune is like a local government area or a municipality. It includes the main town and the surrounding countryside. Ruinas is a small comune with a population of 669 people as of November 2015.
Geography and Location
Ruinas is located at an elevation of 365 meters (about 1,197 feet) above sea level. This means it is in a hilly or mountainous area. The total area of the comune is 30.46 square kilometers. This is about 11.76 square miles.
Ruinas shares its borders with several other towns. These neighboring municipalities include Allai, Asuni, Mogorella, Samugheo, Siamanna, Villa Sant'Antonio, and Villaurbana. These towns are all close by in the Province of Oristano.
Local Government
The leader of the comune of Ruinas is called the mayor. The mayor helps manage the town and its services. As of the information provided, the mayor of Ruinas is Ester Tatti. The mayor works with a local council to make decisions for the community.
