Ottana
Ottana
Otzana | |
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| Comune di Ottana | |
The church of San Nicola, Ottana | |
Ottana Location of Ottana in Sardinia | |
| Coordinates: 40°14′N 9°2′E / 40.233°N 9.033°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Nuoro (NU) |
| Frazioni | Etfas |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Gian Paolo Marras |
| Area | |
• Total | 45.2 km2 (17.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 185 m (607 ft) |
| Population (1 January 2009) | |
• Total | 2,431 |
| • Density | 53.8/km2 (139/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Ottanesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 08020 |
| Dialing code | 0784 |
| Website | Official website |
Ottana (Sardinian: Otzàna) is a comune (municipality), former bishopric and Latin titular see in the Province of Nuoro in the Italian region Sardinia. It is located about 110 kilometres (68 mi) north of Cagliari and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) southwest of Nuoro.
The commune of Ottana borders the following municipalities: Bolotana, Noragugume, Olzai, Orani, Sarule, Sedilo.
The town is known for its traditional carnival costumes, including distinctive masks worn by the Boes, Merdules and Filonzana.