Overview
Siamaggiore (also rendered in local Sardinian forms as Siamaiore or Siamajori) is a town and comune located in the Province of Oristano on the island of Sardinia, Italy. According to official figures, the population was 927 in 2016. The municipality occupies about 13.17 km² and lies at a low elevation of roughly 8 metres above sea level.
Characteristics
The town has a compact footprint and a predominantly rural character. Basic geographic and demographic facts include:
- Area: approximately 13.17 km².
- Population: 927 (2016).
- Elevation: about 8 m above sea level.
- Population density: roughly 70 inhabitants per km² (simple estimate).
History and name
Siamaggiore shares the long historical backdrop common to many Sardinian communities. The island of Sardinia has been inhabited since prehistoric times and underwent nuragic, Phoenician, Roman and medieval influences; small settlements such as Siamaggiore developed through these broad phases. The multiple forms of the name reflect Italian and Sardinian-language variants used locally and in administrative records.
Economy and local life
Like many small communes in the Oristano province, Siamaggiore's economy is largely shaped by agriculture, local services and small-scale artisanal activity. The low-lying land around the town is suitable for crops and pastures, and the community preserves traditions and the Sardinian linguistic and cultural heritage in everyday life.
Administration and significance
As a town and municipal administration, the comune is responsible for local planning, basic services and community events. While modest in population and area, Siamaggiore contributes to the rural diversity of the Oristano province and forms part of the network of small municipalities that characterize much of Sardinia's interior and coastal plains.
For more specific municipal data and administrative contacts consult the comune's pages and provincial resources: municipal information, provincial overview and general guides to Sardinia and Italy.