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Portoscuso (Portescusi in Sardinian language) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of South Sardinia in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 75 kilometres (47 mi) west of Cagliari and about 14 kilometres (9 mi) northwest of Carbonia. The languages used here are Italian and Sardinian Campidanese.

Portoscuso Portescusi
Comune
Comune di Portoscuso
Touristic port of Portoscuso
Coat of arms
Location of Portoscuso
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Coordinates: 39°13′N 8°23′E
Country	Italy
Region	Sardinia
Province	South Sardinia
Frazioni	Paringianu, Brunc' 'e Teula, Portovesme
Government
• Mayor	Ignazio Atzori
Area
• Total	39.1 km2 (15.1 sq mi)
Elevation	6 m (20 ft)
Population  (30 April 2014)[1]
• Total	5,242
• Density	130/km2 (350/sq mi)
Demonym	Portoscusesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	09010
Dialing code	0781
Patron saint	San Giovanni Battista (John the Baptist), Santa Maria d'Itria
Website	Official website

Portoscuso borders the following municipalities: Carbonia, Gonnesa, and San Giovanni Suergiu.

History

Although human presence in this territory dates back to prehistoric times, the town originated in the 17th century from a hamlet inhabited by tuna and coral fishermen. Its name came from the Catalan Port Escos (hidden port).[2] It became a comune in 1853.

Notable sights include the Spanish Tower (16th century), the church of Madonna d'Itria (17th century) and the Arsenal, known as Su Pranu (17th century).

The town is extremely proud of its famous tuna fishery, and is restoring the original buildings.

Economy

At Portoscuso, there is Sulcis Power Station, the largest power station of Sardinia, whose chimney is the tallest man-made structure on Sardinia.

Gallery

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  View from the sea
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  Su Pranu
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  Portopaglietto
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  Punta S'Aliga
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  The lighthouse
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  Sa Caletta

See also

• Portoscuso Wind Farm

References

External links

• Official website
• Tuttitalia

На других языках

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[de] Portoscuso

Portoscuso ist eine italienische Gemeinde (comune) mit 4998 Einwohnern (Stand 31. Dezember 2019) in der Provinz Sulcis Iglesiente auf Sardinien. Die Gemeinde liegt etwa 13,5 Kilometer nordwestlich von Carbonia und etwa 17,5 Kilometer südwestlich von Iglesias am Parco Geominerario Storico ed Ambientale della Sardegna und am Mittelmeer.

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- [en] Portoscuso

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[es] Portoscuso

Portoscuso (en sardo: Portescùsi) es un municipio de Italia de 5.361 habitantes en la provincia de Cerdeña del Sur, región de Cerdeña. Entre los lugares de interés destaca la iglesia de Santa Maria d'Itria y la "Torre Spagnola".

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[ru] Портоскузо

Портоскузо (итал. Portoscuso) — коммуна в Италии, располагается в регионе Сардиния, подчиняется административному центру Южная Сардиния.

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