Golfo Aranci, Coastal municipality in Sardinia, Italy
Located in the Province of Sassari, Golfo Aranci extends over 38 square kilometers with white sand beaches along the Mediterranean coastline at 19 meters elevation.
The settlement developed from a fishing port in the mid-18th century and received official municipality status in 1979 as part of the Province of Sassari.
The name Golfo Aranci stems from Gallurese dialect Golfu di li Ranci, meaning Gulf of Crabs, reflecting the maritime heritage of this Mediterranean settlement.
The municipality provides digital platforms for administrative services, emergency programs, and civil protection plans addressing hydrogeological risks and fire hazards.
Residents, known as Golfarancini, maintain a population density of 66 people per square kilometer, preserving the local character of this Sardinian coastal settlement.
Inception: 1979
Capital city: Golfo Aranci
Elevation above the sea: 19 m
Shares border with: Olbia
Website: https://comune.golfoaranci.ss.it
GPS coordinates: 41.00384,9.61488
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:49
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