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Portoscuso

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developed during the 1960s and 1970s. Between 1951 and 1961 the population grew by +42.6%, while between 1961 and 1971 by +32.8%, the demographic increase continued until the 1990s, reaching almost 6000 inhabitants in 1991.
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of whose passage some evidence remains, in particular regarding the funerary aspect, with the necropolises in the San Giorgio and Piccinu Mortu areas.
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At Portoscuso there is Sulcis Power Station, the largest power station of Sardinia, whose chimney is the tallest man-made structure on Sardinia.
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As of 2023 Portoscuso is the municipality with the highest per capita income in the province of South Sardinia, equal to 19,600€.
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Notable sights include the Spanish Tower (16th century), the church of Madonna d'Itria (17th century) and the Arsenal, known as
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As of 2023 1.3% (65 people) of the population was foreign, of which the largest group were
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I redditi degli italiani nel 2023, Portofino è la città più ricca: la mappa dei comuni
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of Punta Niedda, where the bones of 6 individuals and various objects of the
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All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute
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The town originated in the 17th century from a hamlet inhabited by
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Riparo sottoroccia Punta Niedda (riparo sottoroccia)
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Comune
Touristic port of Portoscuso
Coat of arms of Portoscuso
Portoscuso is located in Italy
Portoscuso is located in Sardinia
39°13′N 8°23′E / 39.217°N 8.383°E / 39.217; 8.383
Italy
Region
Sardinia
Province
South Sardinia
Frazioni
Paringianu
Brunc' 'e Teula
Portovesme
Demonym
Time zone
UTC+1
CET
DST
UTC+2
CEST
Dialing code
John the Baptist
Official website
Sardinian
comune
Province of South Sardinia
Sardinia
Cagliari

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