Siris, Sardinia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Siris
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| Comune di Siris | |
View of Siris, Masullas and Giara of Gesturi from the nuraghe of Inus
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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Province of Oristano (OR) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.0 km2 (2.3 sq mi) |
| Population
(Dec. 2004)
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| • Total | 235 |
| • Density | 39.2/km2 (101.4/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
09090
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| Dialing code | 0783 |
Siris is a small town in Italy. It is a comune, which is like a municipality or local government area. Siris is located in the Province of Oristano, which is part of the Sardinia region.
This town is about 60 kilometers (37 miles) northwest of Cagliari. It is also about 25 kilometers (15 miles) southeast of Oristano. In December 2004, Siris had a population of 235 people. Its total area is about 6.0 square kilometers (2.3 square miles).
Siris shares its borders with a few other towns. These include Masullas, Morgongiori, and Pompu. Siris is special because its name is a palindrome. This means it reads the same forwards and backward! Other Italian towns with palindromic names are Ala, Ateleta, Onano, and Orero.
Population Changes in Siris
This section shows how the number of people living in Siris has changed over many years. It is called "demographic evolution."
Learn More About Siris
You can find more information about Siris in Spanish here: Siris (Italia) para niños
