Monserrato

Monserrato (Pauli or Paulli in Sardinian language) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Cagliari, southern Sardinia, Italy, located about 5 kilometres (3 mi) northeast of Cagliari.

Monserrato
Paùli
Comune di Monserrato
Church of Sant'Ambrogio
Location of Monserrato
Monserrato
Location of Monserrato in Sardinia
Monserrato
Monserrato (Sardinia)
Coordinates: 39°15′N 9°9′E
CountryItaly
RegionSardinia
Metropolitan cityCagliari (CA)
Government
  MayorTomaso Antonio Locci
Area
  Total6.4 km2 (2.5 sq mi)
Elevation
2 m (7 ft)
Population
 (30 November 2015)
  Total20,108
  Density3,100/km2 (8,100/sq mi)
DemonymMonserratini
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
09042
Dialing code070
Patron saintSt. Ambrose
Saint dayDecember 7
WebsiteOfficial website

Monserrato borders the following municipalities: Cagliari, Quartu Sant'Elena, Quartucciu, Selargius, Sestu. Sights include the Gothic church of Sant'Ambrogio.

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