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Santadi
Comune di Santadi
Panorama of Santadi
Panorama of Santadi
Country Italy
Region Sardinia
Province South Sardinia
Area
 • Total 115.6 km2 (44.6 sq mi)
Elevation
135 m (443 ft)
Population
 (30 November 2015)
 • Total 3,478
 • Density 30.087/km2 (77.92/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Santadesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
09010
Dialing code 0781

Santadi is a small town, called a comune in Italy. It is located in the Province of South Sardinia on the beautiful island of Sardinia. This area is part of Italy.

The town is about 35 kilometers (22 miles) southwest of Cagliari. It is also about 20 kilometers (12 miles) southeast of Carbonia.

Where is Santadi Located?

Santadi shares its borders with several other towns. These include Assemini, Domus de Maria, Nuxis, and Piscinas. It also borders Pula, Teulada, Villa San Pietro, and Villaperuccio.

What is Santadi Like?

If you look at Santadi from a nearby hill, you can see how it is built. The town's buildings spread out in circles, like ripples in water. This special way of growing has led to an interesting idea.

An Ancient City?

Some people think Santadi might be what is left of an ancient capital city. This city was mentioned by the famous Greek thinker Plato. He wrote about it in his books called Timaeus and Critias. This is just a theory, but it makes Santadi even more interesting!

Who is in Charge?

Like all towns, Santadi has a leader. The person in charge of Santadi is called the mayor. The mayor helps make decisions for the town and its people. The current mayor of Santadi is Elio Sundas.

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