Orani, Sardinia
| Orani | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Orani | |
  Orani Location of Orani in Sardinia | |
| Coordinates: 40°15′00″N 9°10′45″E / 40.25000°N 9.17917°ECoordinates: 40°15′00″N 9°10′45″E / 40.25000°N 9.17917°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Province of Nuoro (NU) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 130.8 km2 (50.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 540 m (1,770 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 3,113 |
| • Density | 24/km2 (62/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Oranesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 08026 |
| Dialing code | 0784 |
Orani (Sardinian: Orane) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 110 kilometres (68 mi) north of Cagliari and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) southwest of Nuoro. As of 31 December 2004, Orani had a population of 3,113 and an area of 130.8 square kilometres (50.5 sq mi).[1]
Museum Nivola
Orani borders the following municipalities: Benetutti, Bolotana, Illorai, Mamoiada, Nuoro, Oniferi, Orotelli, Ottana, Sarule.
Demographic evolution
Personalities related to Orani
- Mario Delitala (Orani 1887 - Sassari 1990), painter.
- Costantino Nivola (Orani 1911 - Long Island 1988), artist.
- Piero Borrotzu (Orani 1921 - Sesta Godano 1944), war hero.
- Daniela Murru (Orani 1922), writer.
- Salvatore Niffoi (Orani 1950), writer.
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