San Gavino Monreale facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Gavino Monreale
Santu ‘Engiu
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| Comune di San Gavino Monreale | ||
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| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Sardinia | |
| Province | South Sardinia | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 87.4 km2 (33.7 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 51 m (167 ft) | |
| Population
(31 December 2017)
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| • Total | 8,594 | |
| • Density | 98.33/km2 (254.67/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Sangavinesi | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
09037
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| Dialing code | 070 | |
| Patron saint | St. Clare | |
| Saint day | August 12 | |
San Gavino Monreale, known as Santu ‘Engiu in Sardinian, is a comune (municipality) in the Province of South Sardinia in Sardinia, Italy. It is about 45 kilometers (28 miles) northwest of Cagliari. The town is also roughly halfway between Cagliari and Oristano.
San Gavino Monreale shares its borders with several other towns. These include Gonnosfanadiga, Pabillonis, Sanluri, Sardara, and Villacidro. A cool fact about San Gavino Monreale is that it has a castle!
A Look Back in Time
The area where San Gavino Monreale stands has a very long history. People lived here even during the ancient Nuragic era. However, the main town itself started in the Middle Ages.
For a time, San Gavino Monreale was part of the Giudicato of Arborea. Later, it was taken over by the Aragonese. During the wars that followed, much of the town was destroyed. After these conflicts, the town became a fief. This means it was controlled by powerful families, first the Centelles and then the Osorio families. They ruled the town until the year 1839.
Famous People from San Gavino Monreale
San Gavino Monreale is the hometown of some notable people:
- Fabio Aru: A well-known professional cyclist.
- Raimondo Inconis: A talented musician.
See also
In Spanish: San Gavino Monreale para niños
