Uri, Sardinia

Uri
Comune di Uri
Uri
Location of Uri in Sardinia
Coordinates: 40°38′N 8°30′E / 40.633°N 8.500°E / 40.633; 8.500
CountryItaly
RegionSardinia
Metropolitan citySassari (SS)
Government
 • MayorLucia Cirroni
Area
 • Total
56.7 km2 (21.9 sq mi)
Elevation
150 m (490 ft)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)
 • Total
3,040
 • Density53.6/km2 (139/sq mi)
DemonymUresi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
07040
Dialing code+390794198700
Patron saintNs di Paulis
WebsiteOfficial website

Uri is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Sassari in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 18 kilometres (11 mi) from Alghero (airport) and about 12 kilometres (7 mi) northwest of Sassari and about 170 kilometres (110 mi) from Cagliari (airport). It is known for its artichoke festival, held annually in March. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 3,040 and an area of 56.7 square kilometres (21.9 mi2).