Silanus, Sardinia

Silanus (Sardinian: Silanos) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 120 kilometres (75 mi) north of Cagliari and about 40 kilometres (25 mi) west of Nuoro. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,346 and an area of 48.1 square kilometres (18.6 sq mi).

Silanus
Silanos
Comune di Silanus
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Location of Silanus
Silanus
Location of Silanus in Sardinia
Silanus
Silanus (Sardinia)
Coordinates: 40°17′N 8°53′E
CountryItaly
RegionSardinia
ProvinceProvince of Nuoro (NU)
Area
  Total48.1 km2 (18.6 sq mi)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)
  Total2,346
  Density49/km2 (130/sq mi)
DemonymSilanesi
silanesos conchidortos
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
08017
Dialing code0785

Silanus borders the following municipalities: Bolotana, Bortigali, Dualchi, Lei, Noragugume.

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