Elevation 553 m (1,814 ft) Dialing code 0784 Area 35.8 km² | Time zone CET (UTC+1) Website Official website Local time Wednesday 9:30 AM Postal code 08030 Dialling code 0784 | |
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Atzara (Sardinian: Atzàra) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) north of Cagliari and about 45 kilometres (28 mi) southwest of Nuoro. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,293 and an area of 35.8 square kilometres (13.8 sq mi).
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Map of 08030 Atzara Province of Nuoro, Italy
Atzara borders the following municipalities: Belvì, Meana Sardo, Samugheo, Sorgono.
History
Located in Barbagia, the original village date back to the years around 1000 and developed near the spring of Bingia de giosso, still existing. The old town centre is divided in the ancient districts of Su Fruscu, Lodine, Montiga e Josso, Montiga e Susu, Sa Cora Manna, Su Cuccuru de Santu Giorgi and Tzùri. It was part of the Giudicato of Arborea.