Tergu
Tergu, the story of a Sardinian municipality
Tergu, also known as Zelgu in Sassarese, is a municipality located in the province of Sassari, in Sardinia. With a population of about 610 inhabitants, the municipality is part of the historical region of Anglona and was declared independent on February 10, 1980, following a popular consultation.
History
The area where the municipality of Tergu is located has been inhabited since the Nuragic period. During the Middle Ages, the territory was part of the giudicato of Torres, in the curatoria of Montes. It is believed that the construction of the Church of Our Lady of Tergu dates back to the late 11th century and was commissioned by Judge Mariano I of Torres.
Symbols
The flag of Tergu is a split banner of green and red, while the coat of arms represents a black deer on a white background, surrounded by a red border.
Society
Demographic evolution
In the last hundred years, the population of Tergu has progressively increased from 429 inhabitants in 1921 to 610 inhabitants in 2021.
Language and dialects
In Tergu, Castellanese is mainly spoken, a variant of the Sassarese language.
Administration
The administration of Tergu is composed of the mayor and the city council, who are responsible for the administrative management of the municipality.
Sports
Soccer
The main sport practiced in Tergu is soccer. The municipality's soccer team, F.C. Tergu Plubium, merged with the Ploaghe society and changed its name to A.S.D. Torres in 2017. The team plays in the Eccellenza Sardegna championship.
Notes
The municipality of Tergu has a history that dates back to the Nuragic period and is part of the historical region of Anglona. In the last hundred years, the population of Tergu has progressively increased from 429 inhabitants in 1921 to 610 inhabitants in 2021. The main soccer team in Tergu, F.C. Tergu Plubium, changed its name to A.S.D. Torres in 2017 and currently plays in the Eccellenza Sardegna championship.
Bibliography
Some of the sources used for this article are:
- Salvatore Chessa, ''L'insediamento umano medioevale nella curatoria di Montes (Comuni di Osilo e Tergu)'', Sassari, Magnum, 2002.
Other projects
For more information on Tergu, you can visit the following websites:
In conclusion, Tergu is a charming municipality with a long history dating back to the Nuragic period. The municipality has a growing population and a local soccer team that participates in the Eccellenza Sardegna. If you're interested in learning more about this area of Sardinia, you can visit the above-mentioned websites.
