Fordongianus

Fordongianus, (Sardinian: Fordongianis) (Ancient Greek: Hydata Hypsitana, Latin: Aquae Hypsitanae or Forum Trajani,[3][4]) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Oristano in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) northwest of Cagliari and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northeast of Oristano. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,037 and an area of 39.4 square kilometres (15.2 sq mi).[5]

Fordongianus

Fordongianis
Comune di Fordongianus
Ancient Roman thermae
Location of Fordongianus
Fordongianus
Location of Fordongianus in Sardinia
Fordongianus
Fordongianus (Sardinia)
Coordinates: 39.994836°N 8.809556°E / 39.994836; 8.809556
CountryItaly
RegionSardinia
ProvinceProvince of Oristano (OR)
Area
  Total39.4 km2 (15.2 sq mi)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)[2]
  Total1,037
  Density26/km2 (68/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Fordongianesi
Fordongianesus
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
09083
Dialing code0783
WebsiteOfficial website

Fordongianus borders the following municipalities: Allai, Busachi, Ghilarza, Ollastra, Paulilatino, Siapiccia, Villanova Truschedu.

History

In antiquity, Fordongianus was called Forum Trajani in honor of Roman emperor Trajan, who is credited with the building of what are now considerable Roman remains, including those of a bridge, and of thermae on a scale of great magnificence (Valéry, Voy. en Sardaigne, vol. ii. c. 35). The city, in the interior of Sardinia, is known from the Itineraries, which place it on the road from Tibula, through the interior of the island, to Othoca. (Itin. Ant. p. 82.) Fordongianus sits on the left bank of the river Tirsi (ancient Thyrsus), about 25 kilometres (16 mi) from Oristano.

Demographic evolution

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