Portoscuso
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| Comune di Portoscuso | |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Carbonia-Iglesias (CI) |
| Mayor | Adriano Puddu |
| Area | 39.1 km² (15 sq mi) |
| Population (as of Dec. 2004[1]) | |
| - Total | 5,361 |
| - Density | 137/km² (355/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Portoscusesi |
| Dialing code | 0781 |
| Postal code | 09010 |
| Frazioni | Paringianu, Brunc' 'e Teula |
| Patron | San Giovanni Battista (John the Baptist), Santa Maria d'Itria |
| Website: www.comunediportoscuso.it | |
Portoscuso is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Carbonia-Iglesias in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 75 km west of Cagliari and about 14 km northwest of Carbonia.
Portoscuso borders the following municipalities: Carbonia, Gonnesa, San Giovanni Suergiu.
The town originated a hamlet inhabited by tuna and coral fishermen. It became a comune in 1853. Notable sights include the Spanish Tower, the church of Madonna d'Itria and Arsenal (known as Su Pranu).
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