Villagrande Strisaili facts for kids
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Villagrande Strisaili
Biddamanna Istrisàili
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| Comune di Villagrande Strisaili | |
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| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Nuoro (NU) |
| Frazioni | Villanova Strisaili |
| Area | |
| • Total | 210.35 km2 (81.22 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 750 m (2,460 ft) |
| Population
(30 September 2016)
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| • Total | 3,246 |
| • Density | 15.4314/km2 (39.967/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Villagrandesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code |
08049
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| Dialing code | 0782 |
Villagrande Strisaili (which is Biddamanna Istrisàili in the Sardinian language) is a small town in the Province of Nuoro in the Italian region of Sardinia. It is located about 150 kilometers (93 miles) northeast of Cagliari. It is also about 18 kilometers (11 miles) northwest of Tortolì.
Villagrande Strisaili is known for its beautiful natural surroundings. It shares borders with several other towns. These include Arzana, Desulo, Fonni, Girasole, Lotzorai, Orgosolo, Talana, and Tortolì.
What is a Blue Zone?
Villagrande Strisaili is famous for being the very first place identified as a "Blue Zone." A Blue Zone is a special area where people live much longer than average. They often reach ages over 100 years old!
Scientists study these areas to understand why people live so long. In Villagrande Strisaili, one study found something very interesting. Unlike most places in the world, men in this region live just as long as women. This is quite unusual and makes the area very special.
