| Native name | Pathàda |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40°35′N 9°7′E |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Metropolitan city | Sassari (SS) |
| Frazioni | Bantine |
| Mayor | Angelo Sini |
| Area total | 164.88 km² |
| Population total | 3077 |
| Population as of | 1 January 2017 |
| Population demonym | Pattadesi, Patadesos, Pathadesos |
| Elevation | 778 m |
| Saint | St. Sabina |
| Day | 29 August |
| Postal code | 07016 |
| Area code | 079 |
| Website | Official website |
Pattada (Sardinian: Patàda, Pathàda) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Sassari in the Italian region of Sardinia, located about 150 kilometres (93 mi) north of Cagliari and about 50 kilometres (31 mi) southeast of Sassari.
Pattada is known for the production of Sardinian knives, called resolzas. There are numerous knife shops where local artisans produce these blades by hand. The resolza is a folding blade pocket knife. Other knives include fixed blade types used by shepherds. Most knives built in Pattada have handles made of ram or mouflon horn.[1]
Some local luthiers gained a reputation for their products, mostly violins.[2]
Many Pattadese are engaged in the production of Pecorino Sardo cheese; the surrounding countryside is largely pasture.[citation needed] Ewes are raised for their milk, which is made into cheese at the local co-operative.[citation needed]
Pattada borders the following municipalities: Benetutti, Buddusò, Bultei, Nughedu San Nicolò, Nule, Oschiri, Osidda, Ozieri.[citation needed]
References
- ^ Frank, Michael (26 July 1998). "Getting to the Heart of Sardinia". The New York Times. Retrieved 23 February 2026.
- ^ Kaden, Patricia (July 2001). "The cradle of violin making". Strings. 16 (1): 44-50.