Elmas is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cagliari in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 8 km northwest of Cagliari. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 8,475 and an area of 13.7 km².<ref name="istat">All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.</ref>

Elmas borders the following municipalities: Assemini, Cagliari, Sestu.

It is best known locally as the location for the aiport which serves Cagliari, some 7km to the east.

[edit] Demographic evolution

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[edit] References

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[edit] External links

• www.comune.elmas.ca.it/

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