Sindia, Sardinia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sindia
Sindìa
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| Comune di Sindia | |
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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Province of Nuoro (NU) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 58.3 km2 (22.5 sq mi) |
| Population
(Dec. 2004)
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| • Total | 1,900 |
| • Density | 32.6/km2 (84.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
08018
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| Dialing code | 0785 |
Sindia (Sardinian: Sindìa) is a small town, also called a comune (municipality), located on the beautiful island of Sardinia in Italy. It's found in the Province of Nuoro, which is a part of Sardinia. Sindia is about 130 kilometers (around 80 miles) northwest of Cagliari, the capital city of Sardinia. It is also about 60 kilometers (around 37 miles) west of Nuoro.
As of December 2004, about 1,900 people lived in Sindia. The town covers an area of about 58.3 square kilometers (around 22.5 square miles). Sindia shares its borders with several other towns. These include Macomer, Pozzomaggiore, Sagama, Scano di Montiferro, Semestene, and Suni.
How Sindia's Population Has Changed
The number of people living in Sindia has changed over many years. This is called demographic evolution. From the mid-1800s until the 1960s, Sindia's population generally grew.
For example, in 1861, about 1,491 people lived there. By 1961, the population had grown to 2,877 people. After that, the population started to decrease. By 2001, it was around 1,971 people. This shows how towns can grow and shrink over time.
See also
In Spanish: Sindia para niños
Images for kids
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A view of Sindia, Italy.
