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'''Domusnovas''', '''Domus Noas''' (new houses) in [[ |
'''Domusnovas''', '''Domus Noas''' (new houses) in [[ language]], is a ''[[comune]]'' (municipality) in the [[Province of South Sardinia]] in the [[Italy|Italian]] region [[Sardinia]], located about {{convert|40|km|mi}} northwest of [[Cagliari]] and about {{convert|20|km|mi}} northeast of [[Carbonia, Italy|Carbonia]], in the [[Sulcis]]-[[Iglesiente]] region, in the valley of the [[Cixerri]] river. |
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Domusnovas borders the following municipalities: [[Fluminimaggiore]], [[Gonnosfanadiga]], [[Iglesias, Sardinia|Iglesias]], [[Musei]], [[Villacidro]], [[Villamassargia]]. |
Domusnovas borders the following municipalities: [[Fluminimaggiore]], [[Gonnosfanadiga]], [[Iglesias, Sardinia|Iglesias]], [[Musei]], [[Villacidro]], [[Villamassargia]]. |
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The area of Domusnovas was inhabited since prehistoric times, as attested by the presence of [[Neolithic]] walls (demolished in the 19th century) and several [[nuraghe]]. During the [[ancient Rome|Roman]] domination of the island it was a village across the Cagliari-[[Sulcis]] road, used to trade the ore extracted in the nearby [[Metalla]]. |
The area of Domusnovas was inhabited since prehistoric times, as attested by the presence of [[Neolithic]] walls (demolished in the 19th century) and several [[nuraghe]]. During the [[ancient Rome|Roman]] domination of the island it was a village across the Cagliari-[[Sulcis]] road, used to trade the ore extracted in the nearby [[Metalla]]. |
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In the Middle Ages it was part of the [[giudicato of Cagliari]], and, when in 1257 the latter was conquered by [[republic of Pisa|Pisan troops]], it became a fief of count [[Ugolino della Gherardesca]]. In 1324 it was occupied by the [[Kingdom of Aragon|Aragonese]] |
In the Middle Ages it was part of the [[giudicato of Cagliari]], and, when in 1257 the latter was conquered by [[republic of Pisa|Pisan troops]], it became a fief of count [[Ugolino della Gherardesca]]. In 1324 it was occupied by the [[Kingdom of Aragon|Aragonese]] |
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* [http://www.comune.domusnovas.ca.it/ Official website] |
* [http://www.comune.domusnovas.ca.it/ Official website] |
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Latest revision as of 16:47, 3 April 2022
Domusnovas
Domusnoas | |
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| Comune di Domusnovas | |
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 Coat of arms | |
Location of Domusnovas  | |
  Domusnovas Location of Domusnovas in Sardinia  Domusnovas Domusnovas (Sardinia) | |
| Coordinates: 39°19′N 8°39′E / 39.317°N 8.650°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | South Sardinia |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Angelo Deidda |
| Area | |
| • Total | 80.5 km2 (31.1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 6,489 |
| • Density | 81/km2 (210/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Domusnovesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 09015 |
| Dialing code | 0781 |
| Website | Official website |
Domusnovas, Domusnoas or Domus Noas (new houses) in Sardinian language, is a comune (municipality) in the Province of South Sardinia in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northwest of Cagliari and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of Carbonia, in the Sulcis-Iglesiente region, in the valley of the Cixerri river.
Domusnovas borders the following municipalities: Fluminimaggiore, Gonnosfanadiga, Iglesias, Musei, Villacidro, Villamassargia.
The town is known for the Grottoes of San Giovanni, located some 2 kilometres (1 mi) from the town.
History
[edit]The area of Domusnovas was inhabited since prehistoric times, as attested by the presence of Neolithic walls (demolished in the 19th century) and several nuraghe. During the Roman domination of the island it was a village across the Cagliari-Sulcis road, used to trade the ore extracted in the nearby Metalla.
In the Middle Ages, it was part of the giudicato of Cagliari, and, when in 1257 the latter was conquered by Pisan troops, it became a fief of count Ugolino della Gherardesca. In 1324, it was occupied by the Aragonese.
References
[edit]- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
External links
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