Tresnuraghes facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tresnuraghes
Comune
Comune di Tresnuraghes
San Giorgio
Coat of arms
Country	Italy
Region	Sardinia
Province	Oristano (OR)
Frazioni	Porto Alabe
Area
• Total	31.55 km2 (12.18 sq mi)
Elevation	257 m (843 ft)
Population  (Dec. 2004)
• Total	1,261
• Density	39.968/km2 (103.52/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Tresnuraghesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	09079
Dialing code	0785
Patron saint	St. George
Saint day	April 23

Tresnuraghes is a small town, also called a comune, in the Sardinia region of Italy. It is located about 130 kilometers (80 miles) northwest of Cagliari. It is also about 40 kilometers (25 miles) north of Oristano. The name of the town means 'three nuraghes' in the Sardinian language. A nuraghe is an ancient stone tower found only in Sardinia.

Where is Tresnuraghes?

Tresnuraghes is located on the island of Sardinia. It shares its borders with other nearby towns. These towns are Cuglieri, Flussio, Magomadas, and Sennariolo.

Fun Festivals and Traditions

Tresnuraghes is known for its special celebrations. The most important one is the Feast of Saint Mark. This traditional Sardinian feste is a time for the community to come together. People share food and drinks, which helps make their social bonds stronger.

The Feast of Saint Mark

Local families who raise sheep often offer them for the feast. They cook the sheep as a way to thank a higher power for good fortune. Other families bring bread as a sign of thanks or to ask for good things to happen. Hundreds of people, both from Tresnuraghes and visitors, gather to eat and drink together. It is a joyful community event.

How the Population Has Changed

The number of people living in Tresnuraghes has changed over many years. The chart below shows how the population has grown and shrunk. You can see the population numbers for different years.

The Tower of Columbargia as seen from Porto Alabe. Porto Alabe is a small area within Tresnuraghes.

See also

In Spanish: Tresnuraghes para niños