Birori, Sardinia
Birori is a small municipality in the Province of Nuoro on the island of Sardinia, Italy. It covers 17.33 km², sits at about 450 m elevation and had 531 residents in 2016.
Overview
Birori is a small town and comune in the Province of Nuoro on the island of Sardinia. As an administrative municipality it is officially a comune, and is commonly described as a town within the inland part of the island. It belongs to the larger provincial area of Nuoro and to the region of Sardinia in Italy. According to national statistics the resident population was 531 in 2016. The commune covers about 17.33 km² and is situated at roughly 450 metres above sea level.
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Birori lies in the island's interior, a zone of rolling hills and agricultural land rather than coastal plains. As a comune it is governed by a municipal council and mayor, which handle local services, planning and community events. The elevation gives the locality a climate that mixes Mediterranean influence with cooler inland conditions, especially compared with low-lying coastal areas.
Characteristics and local life
Like many small Sardinian communes, Birori combines residential areas, farmland and scattered rural properties. Economic activity is typically centered on small-scale agriculture, livestock and local trades, with some residents commuting to larger towns for work. Community life often revolves around local traditions, religious festivals and seasonal agricultural rhythms that characterize inland Sardinia.
History and context
Sardinia has a long human history stretching back to prehistoric times; the whole province of Nuoro contains archaeological sites and cultural layers from antiquity to the modern era. While Birori itself is a modern municipal entity, it shares in the broader historical and cultural heritage of the island, including language variants, traditional crafts and culinary customs that reflect Sardinia's past.
Visiting and notable facts
- Population and size: about 531 inhabitants (2016) and 17.33 km² in area.
- Elevation: approximately 450 m above sea level, influencing local climate.
- Setting: inland Sardinia with rural landscapes and small-community life.
- Administration: a comune within the Province of Nuoro responsible for local governance.
Visitors interested in rural Sardinia will find in places like Birori a window on everyday island life away from major tourist centers: quiet streets, local products and seasonal events. For further municipal details consult provincial or regional resources maintained by the Province of Nuoro and Sardinian authorities.
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AlegsaOnline.com Birori, Sardinia Leandro Alegsa
URL: https://en.alegsaonline.com/art/11750
Sources
- istat.it : "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011"
- demo.istat.it : "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018"
- demo.istat.it : Istituto Nazionale di Statistica - Bilancio demografico al 30/11/2016