Baunei is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the Italian island of Sardinia. It is notable for being the location of the multi-day Selvaggio Blu coastal trek.

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Comune di Baunei
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Coat of arms of Baunei
Location of Baunei
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Baunei is located in Italy
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Location of Baunei in Sardinia
Baunei is located in Sardinia
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Baunei (Sardinia)
Coordinates: 40°2′N 9°40′E / 40.033°N 9.667°E / 40.033; 9.667
CountryItaly
RegionSardinia
ProvinceNuoro (NU)
FrazioniSanta Maria Navarrese
Government
 • MayorSalvatore Corrias
Area
 • Total216.45 km2 (83.57 sq mi)
Elevation
480 m (1,570 ft)
Population
 (30 November 2010[1])[2]
 • Total3,740
 • Density17/km2 (45/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
08040
Dialing code0782
Patron saintSaint Nicholas of Bari
Saint day6 December
WebsiteOfficial website

Geography

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The municipality of Baunei is located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) northeast of Cagliari and about 11 kilometres (7 mi) north of Tortolì. It contains the frazione (subdivision) Santa Maria Navarrese, a popular seaside resort.

Baunei borders the following municipalities: Dorgali, Lotzorai, Talana, Triei, Urzulei.

References

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  1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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