Atzara
Comune in Sardinia, Italy
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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
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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 | |
| 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 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]
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
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
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