Mamoiada

 ( Cities And Towns In Sardinia ) 

Mamoiada () is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the Italy region of Sardinia, located about north of Cagliari and about southwest of Nuoro. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,582 and an area of .All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

The town is known for its traditional carnival costumes, including distinctive masks worn by the mamuthones and issohadores. :: Mamoiada.org, il più grande portale sul paese dei Mamuthones...e non solo - Home :: A Pagan Exorcism in Sardinia, CNTraveller.com The local museum houses some masks also from other part of Sardinia and Europe.

Mamoiada borders the following municipalities: Fonni, Gavoi, Nuoro, Ollolai, Orani, Orgosolo, Sarule.