Baunei
Comune in Sardinia, Italy
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Baunei is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Ogliastra in the Italian island of Sardinia. It is notable for being the location of the multi-day Selvaggio Blu coastal trek.
Baunei | |
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| Comune di Baunei | |
View of Baunei | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Baunei Location of Baunei in Sardinia | |
| Coordinates: 40°2′N 9°40′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Ogliastra |
| Frazioni | Santa Maria Navarrese |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Salvatore Corrias |
| Area | |
• Total | 216.45 km2 (83.57 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 480 m (1,570 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 3,740 |
| • Density | 17.3/km2 (44.8/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 08040 |
| Dialing code | 0782 |
| Patron saint | Saint Nicholas of Bari |
| Saint day | 6 December |
| Website | Official website |
Geography
The municipality of Baunei is located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) northeast of Cagliari and about 11 kilometres (7 mi) north of Tortolì. It contains the frazione (subdivision) Santa Maria Navarrese, a popular seaside resort.
Baunei borders the following municipalities: Dorgali, Lotzorai, Talana, Triei, Urzulei.
