Macomer
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 |
This article does not cite any references or sources. (May 2007) Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unverifiable material may be challenged and removed. |
| Comune di Macomer | |
|---|---|
 Municipal coat of arms |
|
| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Nuoro (NU) |
| Mayor | Marco Mura (since May 2003) |
| Elevation | 550 m (1,804 ft) |
| Area | 122.58 km² (47 sq mi) |
| Population (as of December 31, 2004) | |
| - Total | 10,991 |
| - Density | 90/km² (233/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Macomeresi |
| Dialing code | 0785 |
| Postal code | 08015 |
| Patron | St. Pantaleone |
| - Day | July 27th |
Macomer (Sardinian: Macumère) is a town and comune of Sardinia (Italy) in the province of Nuoro. It is situated on the southern ascent to the central plateau (the Campeda) of this part of Sardinia, at the junction of narrow-gauge lines branching from the main railroad line running east to Nuoro and west to Bosa.
The district, especially the Campeda, is well suited for grazing and horse and cattle breeding, which is carried on to a considerable extent.
[edit] History
Macomer, known to the Greek geographer Ptolemy as ""Macopsissa,"" has been inhabited since antiquity.
[edit] Main sights
Tha region is richer in the bronze-age towers known as nuraghi than any other part of Sardinia.
The old parish church of San Pantaleone has three Roman mile-stones in front of it, belonging to the Roman high-road from Carales to Turris Libisonis. A modern road follows the ancient.
|
|||||||||
 |
This Sardinia location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
