San Nicolò Gerrei facts for kids

Quick facts for kids San Nicolò Gerrei Pauli Gerrei
Comune
Comune di San Nicolò Gerrei
Coat of arms
Country	Italy
Region	Sardinia
Province	South Sardinia
Area
• Total	62.6 km2 (24.2 sq mi)
Elevation	365 m (1,198 ft)
Population  (30 November 2010)
• Total	881
• Density	14.073/km2 (36.45/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	09040
Dialing code	070

San Nicolò Gerrei, also known as Pauli Gerrei in the local Sardinian language, is a small comune. A comune is like a town or municipality in Italy. It is located in the Province of South Sardinia on the beautiful island of Sardinia.

This town is about 35 kilometers (around 22 miles) northeast of Cagliari. Cagliari is the biggest city and capital of Sardinia. San Nicolò Gerrei is part of a traditional area called Gerrei.

Where is San Nicolò Gerrei?

San Nicolò Gerrei is in a special part of Italy. It is on the island of Sardinia. This island is in the Mediterranean Sea. The town is surrounded by other small towns.

Neighboring Towns

San Nicolò Gerrei shares its borders with several other municipalities. These include:

• Armungia
• Ballao
• Dolianova
• San Basilio
• Sant'Andrea Frius
• Silius
• Villasalto

These towns are all close to each other in the same region.

What is a Comune?

A comune is a very important part of how Italy is organized. It is the smallest local government area. Think of it like a city, town, or village that has its own local rules and leaders.

Local Government

Each comune has a mayor. The mayor helps run the town. San Nicolò Gerrei's mayor is Marcello Mura. The comune also has a council. They make decisions for the people living there.

Quick Facts About San Nicolò Gerrei

• Population: In 2010, about 881 people lived here.
• Area: The town covers about 62.6 square kilometers (around 24.2 square miles).
• Elevation: It is about 365 meters (1,198 feet) above sea level. This means it is a bit hilly.
• Postal Code: 09040
• Area Code: 070