Soleminis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Soleminis
Solèminis
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| Comune di Soleminis | |
Church of St. James
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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | South Sardinia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.0 km2 (5.0 sq mi) |
| Population
(Dec. 2004)
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| • Total | 1,698 |
| • Density | 130.6/km2 (338.3/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
09040
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| Dialing code | 070 |
Soleminis, or Solèminis in the Sardinian language, is a small town in Italy. It's known as a comune (which means municipality or local government area) and is located on the beautiful island of Sardinia. Soleminis is part of the Province of South Sardinia, which is a region in Italy.
This charming town is found about 15 kilometers (that's about 9 miles) northeast of Cagliari, one of the biggest cities on Sardinia. In December 2004, about 1,698 people lived in Soleminis. The town covers an area of about 13 square kilometers (around 5 square miles).
Soleminis shares its borders with a few other nearby towns. These include Dolianova, Serdiana, Settimo San Pietro, and Sinnai.
Understanding Soleminis's Population Changes
This section looks at how the number of people living in Soleminis has changed over many years. This is called "demographic evolution." It helps us see if the town has grown or shrunk.
The chart below, called a timeline, shows the population of Soleminis at different times. You can see how the numbers went up and down.
- Early Years (1861-1901): The population started around 465 people in 1861. It went down a bit in 1871 and 1881, then slowly started to grow again.
- Growing Steadily (1911-1971): From 1911 onwards, Soleminis saw a steady increase in its population. It grew from 461 people to 970 people by 1971. This shows the town was becoming more popular.
- Recent Growth (1981-2001): The biggest jumps in population happened between 1981 and 2001. The number of residents almost doubled in these two decades, reaching 1,587 by 2001. This kind of growth can bring new services and activities to a town.
This timeline helps us understand the history of Soleminis through its people!
See also
In Spanish: Soleminis para niños
