Macomer
Macomer (Sardinian: Macumère) is a town and comune of Sardinia (Italy) in the province of Nuoro. It is situated on the southern ascent to the central plateau (the Campeda) of this part of Sardinia, at the junction of narrow-gauge lines branching from the main railroad line running east to Nuoro and west to Bosa.
Macomer
Macumere | |
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| Comune di Macomer | |
Panorama of Macomer | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Macomer | |
Macomer Location of Macomer in Sardinia Macomer Macomer (Sardinia) | |
| Coordinates: 40°16′N 08°47′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Nuoro (NU) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Riccardo Uda (since May 2023) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 122.58 km2 (47.33 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 550 m (1,800 ft) |
| Population (December 31, 2004) | |
| • Total | 10,991 |
| • Density | 90/km2 (230/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Macomeresi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 08015 |
| Dialing code | 0785 |
| Patron saint | St. Pantaleone |
| Saint day | July 27th |
The district, especially the Campeda, is well suited for grazing and horse and cattle breeding, which is carried on to a considerable extent.
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