Torpè facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Torpè
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| Comune di Torpè | |
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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Province of Nuoro (NU) |
| Frazioni | Biddanoa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 92.2 km2 (35.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Population
(Dec. 2004)
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| • Total | 2,757 |
| • Density | 29.902/km2 (77.45/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Torpeini |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
08020
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| Dialing code | 0784 |
Torpè (Sardinian: Torpè) is a town in Italy. It is located on the island of Sardinia. Torpè is part of the Province of Nuoro.
The town is about 160 kilometers (around 100 miles) northeast of Cagliari. Cagliari is a large city in Sardinia. Torpè is also about 45 kilometers (around 28 miles) northeast of Nuoro. As of December 31, 2004, about 2,757 people lived in Torpè. The town covers an area of about 92.2 square kilometers (around 35.6 square miles).
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Exploring Torpè's Subdivisions
Torpè is made up of several smaller areas. These are called frazioni. They are like small villages or neighborhoods within the main town.
- Biddanoa
- Talava
- Concas
- Su cossu
- Brunella
Torpè shares its borders with several other towns. These include Budoni, Lodè, Padru, Posada, San Teodoro, and Siniscola.
How Torpè's Population Changed
This section shows how the number of people living in Torpè has changed over many years. This is called "demographic evolution." You can see the population growth and changes in the chart below.
Torpè's Weather and Climate
Torpè has a climate known as CSA. This means it has a hot summer Mediterranean climate. The average temperature throughout the year is about 17.15 degrees Celsius (around 62.9 degrees Fahrenheit).
The table below shows more details about Torpè's weather. It includes average high and low temperatures for each month. It also shows how much rain the town usually gets.
| Climate data for Torpe (1981-2010) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 14.7 (58.5) |
15.3 (59.5) |
18.0 (64.4) |
20.3 (68.5) |
25.1 (77.2) |
29.5 (85.1) |
32.7 (90.9) |
32.9 (91.2) |
28.1 (82.6) |
24.1 (75.4) |
18.6 (65.5) |
15.2 (59.4) |
22.9 (73.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 5.0 (41.0) |
4.8 (40.6) |
6.6 (43.9) |
8.6 (47.5) |
12.3 (54.1) |
16.2 (61.2) |
19.0 (66.2) |
19.4 (66.9) |
16.4 (61.5) |
13.1 (55.6) |
9.0 (48.2) |
6.3 (43.3) |
11.4 (52.5) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 64.2 (2.53) |
52.0 (2.05) |
61.1 (2.41) |
59.6 (2.35) |
35.8 (1.41) |
18.7 (0.74) |
5.5 (0.22) |
15.3 (0.60) |
53.7 (2.11) |
76.1 (3.00) |
114.3 (4.50) |
100.4 (3.95) |
656.7 (25.85) |
| Source: Climatologia della Sardegna per il trentennio 1981-2010 | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Torpè para niños
