Teulada, Sardinia
Comune in Sardinia, Italy
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Teulada (Latin: Tegula[3]) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Sulcis Iglesiente in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) southwest of Cagliari. It has a population of 3,188.[2]
Teulada | |
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| Comune di Teulada | |
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 Coat of arms | |
  Teulada Location of Teulada in Sardinia | |
| Coordinates: 38°58′N 8°46′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Sulcis Iglesiente |
| Frazioni | Foxi, Genniomus, Gutturu Saidu, Is Carillus, Malfatano, Masoni de Monti, Masoni de Susu, Matteu, Perdaiola, Perdalonga, Sa Portedda, Su de Is Seis, Su Fonnesu |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Angelo Milia[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 246.19 km2 (95.05 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 50 m (160 ft) |
| Population (2025)[2] | |
• Total | 3,188 |
| • Density | 12.95/km2 (33.54/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Teuladini (in Italian) or teuladesi (in Sardinian) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Website | www.comune.teulada.ca.it/ |
History
The locality of Sant'Isidoro di Teulada is one of the possible sites of the ancient Roman city of Bithia (also called Biotha and Biora).[4]
In November 1940, during World War II, HMS Newcastle and three other British cruisers engaged and exchanged fire with a number of ships of the Italian navy, in a naval battle now known as the Battle of Cape Spartivento.
Demographics
As of 2025, Teulada has a population of 3,188, of whom 51.5% are male and 48.5% are female. Minors make up 8.8% of the population, and seniors make up 34.2%, compared to the Italian average of 14.9% and 24.7% respectively.[2]
Twin towns - sister cities
Teulada, Spain
See also
- Capo Malfatano, a cape in the municipality
