Buggerru — coastal town and comune in Sardinia, Italy
Buggerru is a small coastal town and comune on Sardinia's southwest coast, known for its mining heritage, sea cliffs and beaches. Population ~1,068 (2016); area 48.33 km²; elevation 51 m.
Buggerru (Sardinian: Bugèrru) is a small coastal town and comune in the Province of Sud Sardegna on the island of Sardinia, in Italy. It lies on the island's southwestern shore and combines a quiet seaside setting with visible traces of an industrial past. According to official figures, as of 2016 the municipality had about 1,068 inhabitants; its territory covers 48.33 km² and the town center sits at roughly 51 metres above sea level.
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- Name: Buggerru (Bugèrru in Sardinian)
- Status: town and comune — Buggerru
- Region: Sud Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy
- Area: 48.33 km²
- Elevation: 51 m
- Population: about 1,068 (2016)
Buggerru's character is shaped by two main influences: the sea and mining. Its coastline features small beaches, rocky coves and dramatic cliffs that attract walkers and swimmers. In the 19th and early 20th centuries the area developed as a mining district; deposits of minerals led to the construction of shafts, ports and industrial facilities, traces of which remain as elements of industrial archaeology.
The town's economy today is mixed. Tourism focused on coastal scenery and outdoor activities complements local fishing and small-scale agriculture. Visitors interested in cultural history come for the visible remains of the mining era and for the local traditions of the Sardinian hinterland.
Historically, Buggerru played a part in broader social and labor movements tied to mining communities in Italy. While small in size, the town offers a compact example of Sardinia's combination of natural landscapes and industrial heritage. For general administrative and travel information, local municipal sites and regional Sardinian resources provide current details and services.
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- demo.istat.it : "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018"
- demo.istat.it : Istituto Nazionale di Statistica - Bilancio demografico al 30/11/2016