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Simala (called Sìmaba in the local Sardinian language) is a small town in Italy. It's known as a comune, which is like a municipality or a local government area. Simala is located on the beautiful island of Sardinia, which is part of Italy.

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Simala

Simaba
Comune di Simala
Simala - Panorama (02).jpg
Coat of arms of Simala
Coat of arms
Country Italy
Region Sardinia
Province Oristano (OR)
Area
 • Total 13.4 km2 (5.2 sq mi)
Elevation
155 m (509 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2010)
 • Total 358
 • Density 26.72/km2 (69.2/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
09090
Dialing code 0783

About Simala

Simala is part of the Province of Oristano in Sardinia. It's a very small town. As of 2010, only about 358 people lived there. The town covers an area of about 13.4 square kilometers.

The mayor of Simala is Giorgio Scano. A mayor is the leader of a town or city. They help make decisions for the community.

Where is Simala?

Simala is located in a central part of Sardinia. It is about 60 kilometers (around 37 miles) northwest of Cagliari. Cagliari is the biggest city on the island. Simala is also about 30 kilometers (around 19 miles) southeast of Oristano. Oristano is another important city in Sardinia.

Simala is surrounded by several other small towns. These include Baressa, Curcuris, Gonnoscodina, Gonnosnò, Masullas, and Pompu. The town sits at an elevation of about 155 meters (509 feet) above sea level.

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