Arbus

Arbus may refer to:

Arbus, Sardinia, a commune in the province of Medio Campidano in the region of Sardinia, Italy.

Arbus, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, a commune in the department of Pyrénées-Atlantiques in the region of Aquitaine, France.

Arbus (surname)

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Arbus, Sardinia

Arbus is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Medio Campidano in the Italian region of Sardinia. Located in the southwest coast of the island, Arbus is known for its coastline, the Costa Verde, and for several archeological sites, such as the mines of Montevecchio. With an area of 267 square kilometres (103 square miles), Arbus is the second largest municipality in Sardinia.

History

Arbus has been inhabited by man since the ancient Neolithic. It includes a mountain district which separates Medio Campidano from the sea. There are numerous Tombe dei Giganti (Giant graves) in the district of Capo Pecora, and in other areas of territory. Notable people who were born in Arbus are Pietro Leo (1766–1805) and Raimondo Garau (1767–1824).

Geography

Located about 60 kilometres (37 miles) northwest of Cagliari and about 25 kilometres (16 miles) west of Sanluri on the Sardinian southwest coast, Arbus on 31 December 2004 had a population of 6,895. The geology of Arbus is known as batolite ercinico Arburese.

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