What is the population of Montevecchio, Sardinia?

Montevecchio has a population of approximately 204 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Montevecchio, Sardinia located?

Montevecchio is located in Sardinia, Italy, at approximate coordinates 39.5560°, 8.5690°.

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Montevecchio

Total population

204

Elevation370 m

Coordinates39.56°, 8.57°

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Elevation

370 m

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Overview

Montevecchio, located in the south west of Sardinia, is one of the most ancient mining sites in Italy. Administratively, the village of Montevecchio is a frazione (borough) of the municipality of Guspini, in the Province of South Sardinia, while the mines are situated in the municipalities of both Arbus and Guspini.

History & geography

History

The extraction of minerals in the area of Montevecchio dates back to the Phoenician and Roman times. In 1842, modern industrial mining activity started in the area, thanks to the arrival of entrepreneurs such as Giovanni Antonio Pischedda and Giovanni Antonio Sanna. Subsequently, the Montecatini company took over the extractive activities. At its height, the mining village was inhabited by more than 3000 people. The mines of Montevecchio stopped their activities in 1991. The mines of Montevecchio are now an important site of industrial archaeology, part of the Parco Geominerario Storico ed Ambientale della Sardegna.

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