Atzara
Atzàra (Sardinian) | |
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| Comune di Atzara | |
 View of Atzara | |
Atzara Location of Atzara in Sardinia | |
| Coordinates: 39°59′33″N 9°4′34″E / 39.99250°N 9.07611°E / 39.99250; 9.07611 | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Province of Nuoro |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Alessandro Corona |
| Area | |
• Total | 35.92 km2 (13.87 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 553 m (1,814 ft) |
| Population (2026)2 | |
• Total | 974 |
| • Density | 27.1/km2 (70.2/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Atzaresi (Sardinian: Atzaresos) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 08030 |
| Dialing code | 0784 |
| Website | Official website |
Atzara (Sardinian: Atzàra) is a town and comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy, located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) north of Cagliari and about 45 kilometres (28 mi) southwest of Nuoro. It has 974 inhabitants.2
Atzara borders the municipalities of Belvì, Meana Sardo, Samugheo, and Sorgono.
It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").3
History
Located in Barbagia, the original village date back to the years around 1000 and developed near the spring of Bingia de giosso, still existing. The old town centre is divided in the ancient districts of Su Fruscu, Lodine, Montiga e Josso, Montiga e Susu, Sa Cora Manna, Su Cuccuru de Santu Giorgi and Tzùri. It was part of the Giudicato of Arborea.
Demographics
As of 2026, the population is 974, of which 50.8% are male, and 49.2% are female. Minors make up 9.3% of the population, and seniors make up 37.4%.2
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Immigration
As of 2025, immigrants make up 4.0% of the population. The 5 largest foreign countries of birth are Romania, Germany, France, Switzerland, and Morocco.6
Gallery
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Traditional costumes of Atzara -
Traditional female costume of Atzara -
The bell tower of the parish church -
Church of Santa Maria 'e Susu -
Atzara in the winter
References
References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011" (in Italian). ISTAT.
- "Resident population". ISTAT.
- "Sardegna" (in Italian). I Borghi più belli d'Italia. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- "Popolazione residente dei comuni. Censimenti dal 1861 al 1991" [Resident population of the municipalities. Censuses from 1861 to 1991] (PDF) (in Italian). ISTAT. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2025-11-12.
- "Resident population - Time series". ISTAT.
- "Resident population by sex, municipality and citizenship". ISTAT.