Capoterra [kapoˈte.ra] (Sardinian: Cabuderra; [kabu'dɛra]; from Latin Caput Terrae, "head of the Earth") is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy. At 2011 national census it had 24,017 inhabitants and is part of the Cagliari metropolitan area.
Capoterra
Cabuderra | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Capoterra | |
Panorama of Capoterra | |
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Location of Capoterra ![]() | |
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Coordinates: 39°10′28″N 8°58′16″E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Sardinia |
Metropolitan city | Cagliari (CA) |
Frazioni | Poggio dei Pini, La Maddalena, Frutti D'oro, Torre degli Ulivi, Su Spantu, Rio S.Girolamo, Rio Santa Lucia |
Government | |
• Mayor | Beniamino Garau |
Area | |
• Total | 68.25 km2 (26.35 sq mi) |
Elevation | 54 m (177 ft) |
Population (30 November 2010)[2] | |
• Total | 24,017 |
• Density | 350/km2 (910/sq mi) |
Demonym | Capoterresi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 09012 |
Dialing code | 070 |
Patron saint | Sant'Efisio |
Website | Official website |
It is located on the western arm of the Golfo degli Angeli, about 15 kilometres (9 mi) from Cagliari. Economy is mostly based on services, although the tourism sector grew notably in the past decades.
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