Assemini

Assemini
Comune
Comune di Assemini

Saint Peter parish

Coat of arms
Assemini

Location of Assemini in Sardinia

Coordinates: 39°17′N 9°0′E / 39.283°N 9.000°E / 39.283; 9.000Coordinates: 39°17′N 9°0′E / 39.283°N 9.000°E / 39.283; 9.000
Country Italy
Region Sardinia
Province / Metropolitan city Cagliari (CA)
Government
  Mayor Mario Puddu (M5S)
Area
  Total 117.5 km2 (45.4 sq mi)
Elevation 6 m (20 ft)
Population (31 Jan 2015)
  Total 27,028
  Density 230/km2 (600/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Asseminesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 09032
Dialing code 070
Patron saint St. Peter
Saint day June 29
Website Official website

Assemini, Assèmini in sardinian language, is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cagliari in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 12 kilometres (7 mi) northwest of Cagliari in the plain of the Cixerri, Flumini Mannu and Sa Nuxedda rivers. It includes notable forest area which are part of the Sulcis Regional Park. It has also a long tradition in the production of ceramics, lasting from the Carthaginian domination. At 2015 national census it had 27,028 inhabitants.

View of Monte Lattias in the territory of Assemini.

Assemini is part of the Cagliari metropolitan area and borders the following municipalities: Cagliari, Capoterra, Decimomannu, Elmas, Nuxis, San Sperate, Santadi, Sarroch, Sestu, Siliqua, Uta, Villa San Pietro.

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References

    Traditional dresses

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