Golfo Aranci
Comune in Sardinia, Italy
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Golfo Aranci (Sardinian and Gallurese: Figari) is a town and comune (municipality) in the Province of Gallura North-East Sardinia in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy, located about 200 kilometres (120 mi) north of Cagliari and about 13 kilometres (8 mi) northeast of Olbia. It has 2,373 inhabitants.[2]
Golfo Aranci
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| Comune di Golfo Aranci | |
View of Golfo Aranci | |
  Golfo Aranci Location of Golfo Aranci in Sardinia | |
| Coordinates: 41°0′N 9°37′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Gallura North-East Sardinia |
| Frazioni | Bados, Marinella, Nodu Pianu, Rudalza |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Giuseppe Fasolino |
| Area | |
• Total | 37.43 km2 (14.45 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Population (2026)[2] | |
• Total | 2,373 |
| • Density | 63.40/km2 (164.2/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Golfarancini |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 07020 |
| Dialing code | 0789 |
| Website | Official website |
Etymology
History
The current town grew up in the mid-18th century as a fishing port. In the early 19th century a Royal Decree made it into the main port for the arrivals from the Italian mainland, contributing to its population growth.
Demographics
As of 2026, the population is 2,373, of which 48.5% are male, and 51.5% are female. Minors make up 10.2% of the population, and seniors make up 28.1%.[2]
Immigration
As of 2025, immigrants make up 7.3% of the total population. The 5 largest foreign countries of birth are Romania, Ukraine, Switzerland, Russia, and Germany.[6]
