Jerzu

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.

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Comune
Comune di Jerzu
Location of Jerzu
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Coordinates: 39°47′N 9°31′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.

Demographic evolution