# Goni > Italian comune **Wikidata**: [Q284008](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q284008) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goni,_Sardinia) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/goni ## Summary Goni is a small Italian comune located in the Province of South Sardinia within the island region of Sardinia, Italy. It is a municipal division characterized by its specific geographic coordinates and a population of approximately 480 residents. As part of the Italian Republic, it operates under the administrative framework of the Province of South Sardinia, having previously belonged to the Province of Cagliari before the 2016 reorganization. ## Key Facts * **Entity Type:** Italian comune (municipal division). * **Location:** Situated in the Province of South Sardinia, Sardinia, Italy. * **Coordinates:** Latitude 39.5785372, Longitude 9.2854214. * **Population:** Recorded figures include 483, 478, and 447 residents. * **Administrative History:** Previously part of the Province of Cagliari (inception: October 23, 1859); currently part of the Province of South Sardinia. * **Official Website:** https://www.comune.goni.ca.it/ * **Wikipedia Title:** Goni, Sardinia. * **Wikidata Description:** Italian comune. * **Sitelink Count:** 64 language versions available on Wikipedia. * **Country:** Italy (Italian Republic). * **Region:** Sardinia. * **Classification:** Municipal division of Italy (Thing). ## FAQs **Where is Goni located geographically and administratively?** Goni is situated in the southern part of the island of Sardinia, Italy. Administratively, it falls under the jurisdiction of the Province of South Sardinia, though it was historically part of the Province of Cagliari until the province's reorganization. **What is the current population size of Goni?** The population of Goni is small, with recorded census figures showing 483, 478, and 447 residents in recent counts. These numbers reflect the demographic scale typical of a rural Italian comune. **How can one access official information about Goni?** Official information and services for the comune are accessible through its dedicated website at https://www.comune.goni.ca.it/. Additionally, the entity is documented in Wikipedia under the title "Goni, Sardinia" with content available in 64 different languages. **What is the relationship between Goni and the Province of Cagliari?** Goni was originally located within the Province of Cagliari, which was established on October 23, 1859. Following administrative reforms in Italy, the comune was transferred to the newly formed Province of South Sardinia. ## Why It Matters Goni represents a fundamental unit of local governance within the Italian Republic, illustrating the decentralized administrative structure of the country. As a comune, it serves as the primary interface for local public services, civil registration, and community organization for its residents. Its existence highlights the preservation of local identity within the broader context of Sardinia and Italy, maintaining historical continuity from the 19th-century provincial structures to modern administrative divisions. For researchers and geographers, Goni provides specific data points regarding population trends in rural Sardinia and the impact of provincial reorganizations on municipal boundaries. ## Notable For * **Small Population Scale:** Distinguished by its very small resident count, ranging between 447 and 483 people. * **Administrative Transition:** Notable for its shift from the Province of Cagliari to the Province of South Sardinia. * **Geographic Specificity:** Defined by precise coordinates at 39.5785372° N, 9.2854214° E. * **Digital Presence:** Maintains an official municipal website and a Wikipedia entry with 64 language sitelinks. * **Historical Continuity:** Part of the Italian municipal system dating back to the inception of the Province of Cagliari in 1859. ## Body ### Administrative Structure and Location Goni functions as a comune, which is the basic administrative division in Italy. It is currently located within the Province of South Sardinia, a province established in the Sardinia region. Prior to the creation of the Province of South Sardinia, Goni was part of the Province of Cagliari. The Province of Cagliari itself has an inception date of October 23, 1859, and is a province of Italy (Country Q38). The entity is classified as a "Thing" in knowledge graphs and is specifically identified as a municipal division of Italy. The comune is situated in the southern European country of Italy, which is a sovereign state and parliamentary republic. ### Geographic and Demographic Data The geographic position of Goni is precisely defined by its coordinates: latitude 39.5785372 and longitude 9.2854214. These coordinates place the comune within the island of Sardinia. Demographically, Goni is a small community. Available data points for its population include 483, 478, and 447 residents. These figures indicate a small, likely rural population base. The entity is part of the larger Italian demographic landscape, which includes over 58 million people, but Goni itself remains a micro-community within this framework. ### Digital Identity and Online Presence Goni maintains a digital footprint through its official website, located at https://www.comune.goni.ca.it/. This domain serves as the primary source for official municipal information. In the realm of open knowledge, Goni is represented on Wikipedia under the title "Goni, Sardinia." The entity has a significant international presence on the platform, with a sitelink count of 64, indicating that articles about Goni exist in 64 different languages. In Wikidata, the entity is described as an "Italian comune" and holds the identifier Q38 for the country of Italy. The entity is also categorized under "comune of Italy," which is a thing representing municipal divisions with a sitelink count of 60. ### Historical Context and Provincial Evolution The administrative history of Goni is tied to the evolution of Italian provinces. The comune was originally part of the Province of Cagliari, which was established on October 23, 1859. This province is a historical administrative unit of Italy. Later, as part of Italian administrative reforms, the Province of South Sardinia was created, and Goni became part of this new province. The Province of South Sardinia is a province located in Sardinia, with a sitelink count of 58. This transition reflects the broader changes in the Italian state's territorial organization, moving from the Kingdom of Italy (proclaimed March 17, 1861) to the current Italian Republic (established June 18, 1946). ### Classification and Relationships In knowledge base structures, Goni is classified as a "Thing" and specifically as an "Italian comune." It is a sub-entity of the Province of South Sardinia, which is a sub-entity of Italy. The relationship chain is: Goni -> Province of South Sardinia -> Sardinia -> Italy. It is also related to the broader category of "comune of Italy," which encompasses all municipal divisions in the country. The entity is linked to the country of Italy, which has a sitelink count of 404. The specific classification of Goni as a comune places it within the hierarchy of Italian local government, below the regional and provincial levels. ## References 1. Virtual International Authority File 2. [Nuovo assetto territoriale della sardegna](https://www.istat.it/storage/codici-unita-amministrative/Nuovo-assetto-territoriale-della-Sardegna.zip) 3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013 4. Italian National Institute of Statistics 5. [Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018. Italian National Institute of Statistics](http://demo.istat.it/pop2018/index3.html) 6. [Source](https://demo.istat.it/?l=it) 7. GeoNames 8. Wiki Loves Monuments Italia 9. Seismic classification in Italy 10. [Source](https://rischi.protezionecivile.gov.it/it/sismico/attivita/classificazione-sismica)