Villaputzu

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Comune di Villaputzu
Municipal coat of arms
Location of Villaputzu in Italy
Country	Italy
Region	Sardinia
Province	Cagliari (CA)
Elevation	11 m (36 ft)
Area	181.6 km² (70 sq mi)
Population (as of 2004-12-31[1])
- Total	4,983
- Density	27/km² (70/sq mi)
Time zone	CET, UTC+1
Coordinates	39°26′N, 9°35′E
Gentilic	Villaputzesi
Dialing code	070
Postal code	09040
Frazioni	Quirra
Patron	St. George
Website: www.comune.villaputzu.ca.it/

Villaputzu is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cagliari in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 45 km northeast of Cagliari. It is located in a short plain created by the Flumendosa's mouth, next to the Sarrabus hill.

Villaputzu borders the following municipalities: Armungia, Arzana, Ballao, Escalaplano, Jerzu, Muravera, Perdasdefogu, San Vito, Ulassai, Villasalto.

Villaputz and the Sarrabus are considered the birthplace of the launeddas musical instrument.

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[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Villaputzu website

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