Samassi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Samassi
Comune
Comune di Samassi
Railway Station in Samassi
Country	Italy
Region	Sardinia
Province	South Sardinia
Area
• Total	42.2 km2 (16.3 sq mi)
Population  (Dec. 2004)
• Total	5,332
• Density	126.35/km2 (327.2/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Samassesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	09030
Dialing code	070

Samassi is a small town, also called a comune, located on the Italian island of Sardinia. It is part of the South Sardinia province. The town is about 35 kilometers (22 miles) northwest of Cagliari, which is a major city in Sardinia. It is also about 9 kilometers (6 miles) south of Sanluri.

In 2004, about 5,332 people lived in Samassi. The town covers an area of 42.2 square kilometers (16.3 square miles). Samassi shares its borders with several other towns. These include Furtei, Sanluri, Serramanna, and Serrenti.

How Many People Live in Samassi?

The number of people living in Samassi has changed over many years. This is called demographic evolution. We can look at how the population has grown or shrunk over time.

Population Changes Over Time

• In 1861, Samassi had about 2,509 residents.
• By 1901, the population was around 2,379 people.
• The town saw steady growth through the 20th century. In 1951, the population reached 4,337.
• By 1991, Samassi had its highest recorded population of 5,463 people.
• In 2001, the number of residents was 5,274. This shows a slight decrease from the 1991 peak.

See also

• Samassi para niños (This link goes to an article about Samassi for kids in Spanish.)