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Serramanna
Comune di Serramanna
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Country Italy
Region Sardinia
Province South Sardinia
Area
 • Total 83.9 km2 (32.4 sq mi)
Elevation
38 m (125 ft)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)
 • Total 9,443
 • Density 112.55/km2 (291.50/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Serramannesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
09038
Dialing code 070
Patron saint San Leonardo
Saint day 6 November

Serramanna is a town, also known as a comune, located on the beautiful island of Sardinia in Italy. Its name, Serra Manna, means "wide range" in the Sardinian language.

This town is found about 30 kilometers (19 miles) northwest of Cagliari. It is also about 15 kilometers (9 miles) south of Sanluri. As of December 2004, Serramanna had a population of 9,443 people. The total area of the town is about 83.9 square kilometers (32.4 square miles).

Serramanna shares its borders with several other towns. These include Nuraminis, Samassi, Sanluri, Serrenti, Villacidro, and Villasor.

How Serramanna's Population Changed

The number of people living in Serramanna has changed a lot over the years. This is called demographic evolution. We can look at how the population grew or shrunk over time.

Population Growth Over Time

In 1861, Serramanna had 3,047 residents. The population slowly grew over the next few decades. By 1901, it had reached 3,672 people.

The town continued to grow steadily. In 1931, the population was 5,233. By 1951, after World War II, it had increased to 6,556. This shows a period of significant growth.

Recent Population Trends

The population kept rising into the late 20th century. In 1981, there were 9,446 people living in Serramanna. The highest number recorded was in 1991, with 9,837 residents.

However, by 2001, the population saw a small decrease. It went down to 9,545 people. This shows that population numbers can go up and down over time.

See also

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