Onanì
Onanì: discovering the ancient roots of the Sardinian town
Located in the inland area of the province of Nuoro in Sardinia, Onanì is a small town of 359 inhabitants that carries with it the millennial history of the region. The town has preserved its deepest traditions, maintaining ancient customs and practices that can still be admired.
History
The territory of Onanì has been inhabited since the pre-Nuragic and Nuragic period, as demonstrated by the presence of domus de janas, tombs of the giants, and numerous nuraghes scattered in the area. In the Middle Ages, the town was part of the curatorship of the Barbagia di Bitti and the giudicato of Gallura. Subsequently, it passed to the giudicato of Arborea and then under Aragonese domination. In 1431, it became a fief of the Aragonese and, in 1617, it became part of the marquisate of Orani. In 1839, it was redeemed by the House of Savoy with the suppression of the feudal system.
Symbols
The coat of arms and banner of Onanì were granted by decree of the President of the Republic in 2005. The banner is striped white and red.
Physical Geography
Territory
The territory of Onanì is characterized by a vast communal "forest" largely used as free-range pasture. There is also the Mamone penal colony, covering an area of 2300 hectares.
Monuments and Places of Interest
Onanì boasts a wide range of monuments and historical sites, including examples of pre-Nuragic architecture such as domus de janas, nuraghes, the church of San Pietro (Onanì), dating back to the 12th century, and the church of Santa Maria (Onanì), which probably dates back to the 16th century.
Society
Demographic evolution
Ethnic and Foreign Minorities
As of December 31, 2009, the foreign population of Onanì was composed of 15 people, mainly Romanians and Moroccans.
Emigration
Emigration still represents a problem for the town, which cannot provide employment for all its inhabitants. In the last forty years, the population has decreased by two-thirds. The town has also experienced a decrease in the population of the nearby Mamone penal colony.
Languages and Dialects
The variant of the Sardinian dialect spoken in Onanì is the Logudorese-Nuorese.
Economy
The economy of Onanì is mainly based on pastoralism.
Infrastructure and Transport
Onanì is not served by any railway connection, but there are some roads that connect it to nearby cities.
Administration
Notes
Bibliography
Other Projects
External Links
Visit the official website of the municipality of Onanì to learn more about the town and its activities.
