Macomer
Macomer
Macumere | |
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| Comune di Macomer | |
Panorama of Macomer | |
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Coat of arms | |
Macomer Location of Macomer in Sardinia | |
| Coordinates: 40°16′N 08°47′E / 40.267°N 8.783°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Nuoro (NU) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Riccardo Uda (since May 2023) |
| Area | |
• Total | 122.77 km2 (47.40 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 550 m (1,800 ft) |
| Population (2025) | |
• Total | 9,073 |
| • Density | 73.90/km2 (191.4/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Macomeresi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 08015 |
| Dialing code | 0785 |
| Patron saint | St. Pantaleone |
| Saint day | July 27th |
Macomer (Sardinian: Macumère) is a town and comune (municipality) in the province of Nuoro in the autonomous region of Sardinia in Italy. It is situated on the southern ascent to the central plateau (the Campeda) of this part of Sardinia, at the junction of narrow-gauge lines branching from the main railroad line running east to Nuoro and west to Bosa. With a population of 9,073, it is the 31th-largest municipality in Sardinia.
The district, especially the Campeda, is well suited for grazing and horse and cattle breeding, which is carried on to a considerable extent.