Portoscuso
Portoscuso
Portescusi | |
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| Comune di Portoscuso | |
 Touristic port of Portoscuso | |
 Coat of arms | |
show Location of Portoscuso | |
  Portoscuso Location of Portoscuso in Sardinia | |
| Coordinates: 39°13′N 8°23′E / 39.217°N 8.383°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | South Sardinia |
| Frazioni | , , Portovesme |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Giorgio Alimonda |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.1 km2 (15.1 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Population (30 April 2014)[2] | |
| • Total | 5,242 |
| • Density | 130/km2 (350/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | 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 (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 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).[3] 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[]
View from the sea
Su Pranu
Portopaglietto
Punta S'Aliga
The lighthouse
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ^ SIUSA, Comune di Portoscuso
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