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Oristano| Capital of Oristano province in west-central Sardinia, 90 km/56 mi northwest of Cagliari; population (1990 est) 32,600. Agricultural produce includes cereals, sugar beet (for which the town is a major distribution centre), fruit, and vegetables. Developing industries include food manufacturing, construction materials, papermaking, chemicals, and engineering. There is a highly developed service sector. The traditional crafts of pottery and lacework, and fishing-related activities are also important. |
| Oristano has a 13th-century cathedral (reconstructed in 1743) and a 13th-century tower, originally part of the town wall. |
Oristano| Province of Italy in southern Sardinia; capital Oristano; area 2,631 sq km/1,016 sq mi; population (2000 est) 157,200. |
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