Uri, Sardinia

Uri
Comune
Comune di Uri
Location of Uri
Map
Uri is located in Italy
Uri
Uri
Location of Uri in Sardinia
Uri is located in Sardinia
Uri
Uri
Uri (Sardinia)
Coordinates: 40°38′N 8°30′E / 40.633°N 8.500°E / 40.633; 8.500
CountryItaly
RegionSardinia
ProvinceProvince of Sassari (SS)
Government
 • MayorLucia Cirroni
Area
[1]
 • Total
56.7 km2 (21.9 sq mi)
Elevation
150 m (490 ft)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)[2]
 • Total
3,040
 • Density54/km2 (140/sq mi)
DemonymUresi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
07040
Dialing code+390794198700
Patron saintNs di Paulis
WebsiteOfficial website

Uri is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Sassari in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 18 kilometres (11 mi) from Alghero (airport) and about 12 kilometres (7 mi) northwest of Sassari and about 170 kilometres (110 mi) from Cagliari (airport). It is known for its artichoke festival, held annually in March. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 3,040 and an area of 56.7 square kilometres (21.9 sq mi).[3]

Geography

Uri borders the following municipalities: Alghero, Ittiri, Olmedo, Putifigari, Sassari, Usini.

History

The earliest traces of human settlements in the Uri area, the so-called Domus de janas, date back to the 3rd millennium BC. The area, was also colonized by the Romans. After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, Sardinia was held first by the Vandals and then by the Byzantines. According to the letters of Pope Gregory I, a Romanized and Christianized culture co-existed with several Pagan cultures.

Demographic evolution

Churches and archaeological site

Transportation

The nearest airport is Alghero-Fertilia International Airport, 25 kilometres (16 mi) from the city.

The closest seaport is at Porto Torres, 28 kilometres (17 mi) away.

Uri is linked to Alghero by freeway SS127bis, to Sassari by the freeway Sp15m.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

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