Jerzu

Jerzu
—  Comune  —
Comune di Jerzu
Jerzu Location of Jerzu in Italy
Coordinates: 39°47′N 9°31′E / 39.783°N 9.517°E / 39.783; 9.517Coordinates: 39°47′N 9°31′E / 39.783°N 9.517°E / 39.783; 9.517
Country	Italy
Region	Sardinia
Province	Province of Ogliastra (OG)
Area
– Total	102.5 km2 (39.6 sq mi)
Elevation	470 m (1,542 ft)
Population (Dec. 2004)
– Total	3,287
– Density	32.1/km2 (83.1/sq mi)
Demonym	Jerzesi
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
– Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	08044
Dialing code	0782

Jerzu is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Ogliastra in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 70 km northeast of Cagliari and about 20 km southwest of Tortolì. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 3,287 and an area of 102.5 km².^[1] Jerzu is known for the production of a particular type of wine, called Cannonau di Jerzu.

Jerzu borders the following municipalities: Arzana, Cardedu, Gairo, Lanusei, Osini, Tertenia, Ulassai, Villaputzu.

Demographic evolution

References

1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.