Portoscuso

Infobox CityIT
img_coa = Portoscuso-Stemma.png official_name = Comune di Portoscuso
name = Portoscuso
region = Sardinia
province = Carbonia-Iglesias (CI)
elevation_m =
area_total_km2 = 39.1
population_as_of = Dec. 2004All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.]
population_total = 5361
population_density_km2 = 137
timezone = CET, UTC+1
coordinates = coord|39|13|N|8|23|E|type:city(5,361)_region:IT
frazioni = Paringianu, Brunc' 'e Teula
telephone = 0781
postalcode = 09010
gentilic = Portoscusesi
saint = San Giovanni Battista "(John the Baptist)", Santa Maria d'Itria
day =
mayor = Adriano Puddu
website = [http://www.comunediportoscuso.it/ www.comunediportoscuso.it]
mapy = 8.3833
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Portoscuso is a "comune" (municipality) in the Province of Carbonia-Iglesias in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 75 km west of Cagliari and about 14 km northwest of Carbonia.Portoscuso borders the following municipalities: Carbonia, Gonnesa, San Giovanni Suergiu.

The town originated a hamlet inhabited by tuna and coral fishermen. It became a "comune" in 1853. Notable sights include the Spanish Tower, the church of Madonna d'Itria and Arsenal (known as "Su Pranu").

Demographic evolution

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References

External links

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