Talana

Talana is a town and comune in the province of Nuoro, Sardinia, Italy. The town is located above a valley, at an elevation of almost 700 metres (2,300 ft). The area has been occupied since the Bronze Age, with many nuraghes nearby. It was part of the Giudicato of Cagliari in medieval times. There is a hotel and several bed and breakfasts in the town.[2]

Talana
Comune di Talana
Coat of arms
Location of Talana
Talana
Location of Talana in Sardinia
Talana
Talana (Sardinia)
Coordinates: 40°02′N 09°30′E
CountryItaly
RegionSardinia
ProvinceNuoro (NU)
Area
  Total117.92 km2 (45.53 sq mi)
Elevation
682 m (2,238 ft)
Population
 (December 31, 2004)[1]
  Total1,129
  Density9.6/km2 (25/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Talanesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
08040
Dialing code0782
Patron saintSt. Martha
Saint dayJuly 29

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