Gonnesa

Gonnesa
Comune
Comune di Gonnesa
Coat of arms
Location of Gonnesa
Gonnesa Location of Gonnesa in Sardinia Gonnesa Gonnesa (Sardinia)
Coordinates: 39°16′N 8°28′E
Country	Italy
Region	Sardinia
Province	South Sardinia
Frazioni	Normann, Nuraxi Figus
Government
• Mayor	Hansel Cabiddu
Area
• Total	47.5 km2 (18.3 sq mi)
Elevation	40 m (130 ft)
Population  (30 November 2008)
• Total	5,149
• Density	110/km2 (280/sq mi)
Demonym	Gonnesini
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	09010
Dialing code	0781
Patron saint	St. Andrew
Saint day	30 November
Website	Official website

Gonnesa is a comune (municipality) in the Province of South Sardinia in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) west of Cagliari and about 14 kilometres (9 mi) northwest of Carbonia, in the Iglesiente subregion.

The town was refounded in the late 18th century by the local feudatory. During the 19th century its territory was affected by the resumption of mining which contributed significantly to its population growth .

In the Municipality of Gonnesa is located the mine of Nuraxi Figus, the last active coal mine in Italy today.

Nuraghe Seruci

In its territory there is an important archaeological site, the nuraghe Seruci, and beach of almost 4 kilometres (2 mi) along which it is possible to surf, especially in a spot called Funtanamare. The other two spots are called Plag' 'e Mesu ("Middle Beach" in Sardinian language, and Porto Paglia. Gonnesa borders the following municipalities: Carbonia, Iglesias, Portoscuso.

External links

• pictures of Gonnesa