Zeddiani

Welcome to Zeddiani

Hello everyone! If you are curious about discovering a small town in Sardinia, then you are in the right place. Today we will talk about Zeddiani, a town of 1147 inhabitants located in the province of Oristano, in the Campidano di Oristano region. Are you ready to learn more about its history, symbols, and society? Keep reading!

The history of Zeddiani

Like many Italian municipalities, Zeddiani has a history that dates back centuries. The area where the town is located has been inhabited since the Nuragic era, as evidenced by the presence of some nuraghi. In the Middle Ages, it was part of the Giudicato of Arborea and later of the marquisate of Oristano. In 1478, it passed under the Aragonese domination of the Carroz and in 1767 became part of the marquisate of Arcais, a fiefdom of the Flores Nurra. Only in 1839, with the abolition of fiefs, Zeddiani became a municipality administered by a mayor and a city council.

Zeddiani: history, symbols and society of the Sardinian municipality.

The symbols of Zeddiani

The coat of arms and flag of the municipality of Zeddiani were granted by decree of the President of the Republic in 2002. The coat of arms depicts a grape cluster on a purple field, seven stalks of wheat, held and tied in red, on a blue field, and a marquis crown on a green background. The flag, on the other hand, is a cut cloth of yellow and red.

The society of Zeddiani

Zeddiani has a population of 1147 inhabitants, according to the 2019 census. The municipality has seen a decline in population in recent decades, like many rural areas in Italy. The main language spoken in Zeddiani is Campidanese/Oristanese Sardinian, a local variant of the Sardinian language.

Conclusion

So, what do you think of Zeddiani? It is a town rich in history and culture, but also with challenges, like many small Italian municipalities. Overall, Zeddiani is an interesting destination for those looking to discover the authentic Sardinia, away from the most popular tourist circuits. Thank you for following this brief introduction to the municipality of Zeddiani!

Irene Mariani
Wrote by Irene Mariani
Updated Sunday, Sep 11, 2022