Villanovafranca

Villanovafranca (Biddanoa Franca, Bidda Noa Franca in Sardinian) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of South Sardinia in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) north of Cagliari and about 13 kilometres (8 mi) northeast of Sanluri.

Villanovafranca

Biddanoa Franca
Comune di Villanovafranca
Church of San Lorenzo
Location of Villanovafranca
Villanovafranca
Location of Villanovafranca in Sardinia
Villanovafranca
Villanovafranca (Sardinia)
Coordinates: 39°39′N 9°0′E
CountryItaly
RegionSardinia
ProvinceSouth Sardinia
Government
  MayorMatteo Castangia
Area
  Total27.59 km2 (10.65 sq mi)
Elevation
292 m (958 ft)
Population
 (30 November 2015)[1]
  Total1,373
  Density50/km2 (130/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Villanovesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
09020
Dialing code070
Patron saintSan Lorenzo
Saint dayAugust 10th
WebsiteOfficial website

Villanovafranca borders the following municipalities: Barumini, Escolca, Gesico, Guasila, Las Plassas, Villamar.

Big attractions are the nuraghe Su Mulinu with its homonym museum and the church of San Lorenzo.

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.



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