Macomer

Macomer (Sardinian: Macumere) is a town and comune (municipality) in the province of Nuoro in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy. It is situated on the southern ascent to the Campeda plateau, at the junction of narrow-gauge lines branching from the main railroad line running east to Nuoro and west to Bosa. It has 8,948 inhabitants.

The district, especially the Campeda, is well suited for grazing and horse and cattle breeding, which is carried on to a considerable extent.