Atzara (Sardinian: Atzàra) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) north of Cagliari and about 45 kilometres (28 mi) southwest of Nuoro.

Atzara
Comune
Comune di Atzara
Location of Atzara
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Coordinates: 39°59′33″N 9°4′34″E
Country	Italy
Region	Sardinia
Province	Province of Nuoro (NU)
Government
• Mayor	Alessandro Corona
Area [1]
• Total	35.92 km2 (13.87 sq mi)
Elevation	553 m (1,814 ft)
Population  (30 April 2017)[2]
• Total	1,128
• Density	31/km2 (81/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Atzaresi (Sardinian: Atzaresos)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	08030
Dialing code	0784
Website	Official website

Atzara borders the following municipalities: Belvì, Meana Sardo, Samugheo, Sorgono.

History

Located in Barbagia, the original village date back to the years around 1000 and developed near the spring of Bingia de giosso, still existing. The old town centre is divided in the ancient districts of Su Fruscu, Lodine, Montiga e Josso, Montiga e Susu, Sa Cora Manna, Su Cuccuru de Santu Giorgi and Tzùri. It was part of the Giudicato of Arborea.

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