Mamoiada

Mamoiada
Mamujada
Comune
Comune di Mamoiada
Location of Mamoiada
Mamoiada is located in Italy
Mamoiada
Mamoiada
Location of Mamoiada in Italy
Mamoiada is located in Sardinia
Mamoiada
Mamoiada
Mamoiada (Sardinia)
Coordinates: 40°13′N 9°17′E
Country Italy
Region Sardinia
Province Province of Nuoro (NU)
Government
 • Mayor Graziano Deiana
Area
 • Total 48.43 km2 (18.70 sq mi)
Elevation
 650 m (2,130 ft)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)
 • Total 2,582
 • Density 53/km2 (140/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
08024
Dialing code 0784

Mamoiada (Sardinian: Mamujada) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the Italian region of Sardinia, located about 110 km (68 mi) north of Cagliari and about 12 km (7 mi) southwest of Nuoro. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,582 and an area of 49.0 square kilometres (18.9 sq mi).

Menhir of Perda Pinta
The Mamuthones and the Issohadores (Traditional carnival mask from Mamoiada)

The town is known for its traditional carnival costumes, including distinctive masks worn by the mamuthones and issohadores. The local museum houses some masks also from other part of Sardinia and Europe.

Mamoiada borders the following municipalities: Fonni, Gavoi, Nuoro, Ollolai, Orani, Orgosolo, Sarule.

Demographic evolution

Historical population
Year Pop. ±%
1861 1,927 —    
1871 2,039 +5.8%
1881 2,060 +1.0%
1901 2,332 +13.2%
1911 2,632 +12.9%
1921 2,549 −3.2%
1931 2,724 +6.9%
Year Pop. ±%
1936 2,834 +4.0%
1951 3,098 +9.3%
1961 3,233 +4.4%
1971 2,795 −13.5%
1981 2,713 −2.9%
1991 2,633 −2.9%
2001 2,580 −2.0%
Source: Data from ISTAT