Siliqua, Sardinia

Siliqua (Sardinian: Silìcua) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of South Sardinia in the island of Sardinia, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Cagliari. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 4,077 and an area of 190.4 square kilometres (73.5 sq mi).

Siliqua Silìcua (Sardinian)
Comune
Comune di Siliqua
Coat of arms
Location of Siliqua
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Coordinates: 39°18′N 8°49′E
Country	Italy
Region	Sardinia
Province	South Sardinia
Government
• Mayor	Piergiorgio Lixia
Area
• Total	190.4 km2 (73.5 sq mi)
Elevation	66 m (217 ft)
Population  (30 June 2008[1])[2]
• Total	4,046
• Density	21/km2 (55/sq mi)
Demonym	Siliquesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	09010
Dialing code	0781
Website	Official website

Main sights

• Castle of Acquafredda (13th century), commanding the valley of the Cixerri river. It was built by count Ugolino della Gherardesca, and was later held by the Aragonese and other Sardinian feudataries.
• Several Domus de janas
• Natural reserve of Monte Arcosu

See also

• Campidano
• Sulcis