Assemini
Assèmini (Sardinian) | |
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Comune di Assemini | |
Coordinates: 39°17′N 9°0′E / 39.283°N 9.000°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Sardinia |
Metropolitan city | Cagliari (CA) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Sabrina Licheri (M5S) |
Area | |
• Total | 117.5 km2 (45.4 sq mi) |
Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
Population (31 December 2017)[2] | |
• Total | 26,901 |
• Density | 230/km2 (590/sq mi) |
Demonym | Asseminesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 09032 |
Dialing code | 070 |
Patron saint | St. Peter |
Saint day | June 29 |
Website | Official website |
Assemini (Italian: [asˈsɛːmini]; Sardinian: Assèmini [aˈsemini]) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City 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.
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.