Sorso facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sorso
Sossu
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| Città di Sorso | ||
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Panorama from Sennori
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| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Sardinia | |
| Province | Sassari (SS) | |
| Frazioni | Marina di Sorso | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 67.05 km2 (25.89 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 136 m (446 ft) | |
| Population
(31 December 2008)
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| • Total | 14,718 | |
| • Density | 219.508/km2 (568.52/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Sorsesi or Sorsensi (Italian), Sussinchi (Sassarese) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
07037
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| Dialing code | 079 | |
| Patron saint | St. Pantaleon | |
| Saint day | July 27 | |
Sorso (called Sòssu in the local language) is a town in Italy. It is located on the beautiful island of Sardinia, which is part of Italy. Sorso is in the province of Sassari and has about 14,700 people living there. It is found about 8 kilometers (5 miles) north of the city of Sassari.
About Sorso
Sorso is a popular place for tourists, especially because it is close to the Gulf of Asinara. This gulf is a large bay on the northwest coast of Sardinia. Many visitors come to enjoy the beaches and the sea.
What People Do in Sorso
Besides tourism, the main way people make a living in Sorso is through farming. The area is known for its agriculture. People in Sorso also speak a special local language. It is a type of Sassarese language, which is a language spoken in the Sassari region.
A Glimpse into History
Sorso has a long history. One important event happened in 1236. At that time, Sardinia was divided into different kingdoms called judicatures. The ruler of one of these kingdoms, Barisone III of Torres, was killed in Sorso. This happened during a time when local farmers were protesting.
