Bitti

Infobox CityIT
img_coa = bitti-Stemma.png official_name = Comune di Bitti
name = Bitti
region = Sardinia
province = Nuoro (NU)
elevation_m =
area_total_km2 = 216.2
population_as_of = Dec. 2004All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.]
population_total = 3307
population_density_km2 = 15
timezone = CET, UTC+1
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frazioni =
telephone = 0784
postalcode = 08021
gentilic = Bittesi
saint = St. George
day = april 23
mayor =Marino Satta
website = [http://www.comunedibitti.it/ www.comunedibitti.it]
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Bitti is a "comune" (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 140 km north of Cagliari and about 20 km north of Nuoro. Bitti borders the following municipalities: Alà dei Sardi, Buddusò, Lodè, Lula, Nule, Onani, Orune, Osidda, Padru.

History

The commune takes its name from the Sardinian "bitta" (female deer). Already existing in Roman times, it is mentioned in 1170 as "Bitthe". It was a provincial capital of the Giudicato of Gallura and, from the 14th century, was part of the Giudicato of Torres. It was later included in the marquisate of Orani.

Main sights

*Romanzesu nuraghe archaeological complex.
*Church of "Santu Jorgi" (St. George).

Demographic evolution

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ee also

*Tenores de Bitti

References

External links

* [http://www.comunedibitti.it/ Official website]