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Silanus

Silanos
Comune di Silanus
Panorama
Panorama
Country Italy
Region Sardinia
Province Province of Nuoro (NU)
Area
 • Total 48.1 km2 (18.6 sq mi)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)
 • Total 2,346
 • Density 48.77/km2 (126.32/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Silanesi
silanesos conchidortos
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
08017
Dialing code 0785

Silanus (Sardinian: Silanos) is a small town in Sardinia, Italy. It is known as a comune, which is like a municipality or local government area. Silanus is located in the Province of Nuoro.

This town is about 120 kilometers (75 miles) north of Cagliari. It is also around 40 kilometers (25 miles) west of Nuoro. In December 2004, about 2,346 people lived there. The town covers an area of 48.1 square kilometers (18.6 square miles).

Silanus shares its borders with several other towns. These include Bolotana, Bortigali, Dualchi, Lei, and Noragugume.

How Silanus's Population Has Changed

This section shows how the number of people living in Silanus has changed over many years. It's like looking at the town's population history. The chart below uses official data to show these changes.

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