Elevation 700 m (2,300 ft) Time zone CET (UTC+1) Dialling code 079 | Demonym(s) Alaesi Area 189.2 km² Local time Monday 1:19 PM Postal code 07020 | |
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Frazioni BaBadde Suelzu, Mazzinaiu, S'iscala Pedrosa, Sos Sonorcolos Weather 13°C, Wind SW at 13 km/h, 55% Humidity | ||
San francesco al dei sardi
Alà dei Sardi (Sardinian: Alà) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Sassari in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 160 kilometres (99 miles) north of Cagliari and about 35 kilometres (22 miles) southwest of Olbia.
Contents
- San francesco al dei sardi
- Map of 07020 AlC3A0 dei Sardi Province of Olbia Tempio Italy
- Al dei sardi 2013 serate bollenti
- History
- References
Map of 07020 Al%C3%A0 dei Sardi, Province of Olbia-Tempio, Italy
Alà dei Sardi borders the following municipalities: Berchidda, Bitti, Buddusò, Monti, Olbia, Oschiri, Padru.
Alà is characterized by a predominant use of Sardinian as everyday language. It is home to the Trofeo Alasport, an annual cross country running event.
Al dei sardi 2013 serate bollenti
History
The ancient origins of Alà dei Sardi are testified by the numerous archaeological findings in the area.
The origin of the name has been connected to both the Balares and the Ilienses, two Sardinian people who lived in the area and had never totally been submitted by the Romans.
The modern Alà appeared in the 16th century, and has since then been traditionally connected to the breeding and agricultural activities. The mining of coal begun in the 19th century.