Mamoiada

Mamoiada (Sardinian: Mamujada) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the Italian region of Sardinia, located about 110 km (68 mi) north of Cagliari and about 12 km (7 mi) southwest of Nuoro. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,582 and an area of 49.0 square kilometres (18.9 sq mi).^[3]

Menhir of Perda Pinta

The Mamuthones and the Issohadores (Traditional carnival mask from Mamoiada)

Mamoiada Mamujada
Comune
Comune di Mamoiada
Location of Mamoiada
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Coordinates: 40°13′N 9°17′E
Country	Italy
Region	Sardinia
Province	Province of Nuoro (NU)
Government
• Mayor	Graziano Deiana
Area [1]
• Total	48.43 km2 (18.70 sq mi)
Elevation	650 m (2,130 ft)
Population  (Dec. 2004)[2]
• Total	2,582
• Density	53/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	08024
Dialing code	0784

The town is known for its traditional carnival costumes, including distinctive masks worn by the mamuthones and issohadores.^[4][5] The local museum houses some masks also from other part of Sardinia and Europe.^[6]

Mamoiada borders the following municipalities: Fonni, Gavoi, Nuoro, Ollolai, Orani, Orgosolo, Sarule.

Demographic evolution

Historical population

Year Pop. ±% 1861 1,927 —     1871 2,039 +5.8% 1881 2,060 +1.0% 1901 2,332 +13.2% 1911 2,632 +12.9% 1921 2,549 −3.2% 1931 2,724 +6.9%	Year Pop. ±% 1936 2,834 +4.0% 1951 3,098 +9.3% 1961 3,233 +4.4% 1971 2,795 −13.5% 1981 2,713 −2.9% 1991 2,633 −2.9% 2001 2,580 −2.0%
Source: Data from ISTAT