Orotelli
| Orotelli | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Orotelli | |
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  Orotelli Location of Orotelli in Sardinia | |
| Coordinates: 40°18′N 9°7′E / 40.300°N 9.117°ECoordinates: 40°18′N 9°7′E / 40.300°N 9.117°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Province of Nuoro (NU) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 61.2 km2 (23.6 sq mi) |
| Population (Dec. 2004) | |
| • Total | 2,282 |
| • Density | 37/km2 (97/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 08020 |
| Dialing code | 0784 |
Orotelli (Sardinian: Oroteddi) 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 20 kilometres (12 mi) west of Nuoro. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,282 and an area of 61.2 square kilometres (23.6 sq mi).[1] The town is known for its traditional carnival costumes, including distinctive masks worn by the Thurpos.
Orotelli borders the following municipalities: Bono, Bottidda, Illorai, Oniferi, Orani.
Demographic evolution
Church of San Giovanni
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