Arzana

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Arzana
Àrtzana (Sardinian)
Comune
Comune di Arzana
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Arzana is located in Sardinia
Arzana
Arzana
Location of Arzana in Sardinia
Coordinates: 39°55′N 9°32′E / 39.917°N 9.533°E / 39.917; 9.533
CountryItaly
RegionSardinia
ProvinceOgliastra
Government
 • MayorAngelo Ivano Stochino
Area
[1]
 • Total
162.49 km2 (62.74 sq mi)
Population
 (2026)[2]
 • Total
2,199
 • Density13.53/km2 (35.05/sq mi)
DemonymArzanesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
08040
Dialing code0782
WebsiteOfficial website

Arzana (Italian: [ˈartsana]; Sardinian: Àrtzana, Àrthana) is a town and comune (municipality) in the Province of Ogliastra in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy, located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) northeast of Cagliari and about 10 kilometres (6 mi) west of Tortolì. It has 2,199 inhabitants.[2]

Arzana borders the municipalities of Aritzo, Desulo, Elini, Gairo, Ilbono, Jerzu, Lanusei, Seui, Seulo, Tortolì, Villagrande Strisaili, and Villaputzu. Arzana is located about 670 metres (2,200 ft) above sea level.

Demographics

As of 2026, the population is 2,199, of which 50.2% are male, and 49.8% are female. Minors make up 14.1% of the population, and seniors make up 26.9%.[2]

Historical population
YearPop.±%
18611,589—    
18711,754+10.4%
18811,781+1.5%
19012,106+18.2%
19112,477+17.6%
19212,520+1.7%
19312,631+4.4%
19362,701+2.7%
YearPop.±%
19512,960+9.6%
19613,443+16.3%
19713,190−7.3%
19813,292+3.2%
19912,940−10.7%
20012,730−7.1%
20112,501−8.4%
20212,259−9.7%
Source: ISTAT[3][4]

Immigration

As of 2025, immigrants make up 3.6% of the total population. The 5 largest foreign countries of birth are Germany, Argentina, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, and Belgium.[5]

Notable people

References