Jerzu (Sardinian: Jersu), is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) northeast of Cagliari and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) southwest of Tortolì. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 3,287 and an area of 102.5 square kilometres (39.6 sq mi).[2] Jerzu is known for the production of a particular type of wine, called Cannonau di Jerzu.
Jerzu
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| Comune di Jerzu | |
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Location of Jerzu  | |
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| Coordinates: 39°47′N 9°31′E / 39.783°N 9.517°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Nuoro (NU) |
| Area | |
• Total | 102.5 km2 (39.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 470 m (1,540 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004)[1] | |
• Total | 3,287 |
| • Density | 32/km2 (83/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Jerzesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 08044 |
| Dialing code | 0782 |
Jerzu borders the following municipalities: Arzana, Cardedu, Gairo, Lanusei, Osini, Tertenia, Ulassai, Villaputzu.
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- ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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