Teulada, Sardinia
Comune in Sardinia, Italy
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Teulada (Sardinian: Teulàda, Latin: Tegula[4]) is a town and comune (municipality) in the Province of Sulcis Iglesiente in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) southwest of Cagliari. It has 3,156 inhabitants.[3]
Teulada
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| Comune di Teulada | |
View of Teulada | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Teulada Location within 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 (2026)[3] | |
• Total | 3,156 |
| • Density | 12.82/km2 (33.20/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Teuladini (in Italian) or teuladesi (in Sardinian) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 09019 |
| Dialing code | 070 |
| Website | www.comune.teulada.ca.it/ |
Teulada borders the municipalities of Domus de Maria, Masainas, Piscinas, Pula, Sant'Anna Arresi, and Santadi.
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).[5]
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 2026, the population is 3,156, of which 51.7% are male, and 48.3% are female. Minors make up 8.5% of the population, and seniors make up 35.9%.[3]
Immigration
As of 2025, immigrants make up 3.8% of the total population. The 5 largest foreign countries of birth are Germany, the United Kingdom, Romania, France, and Ukraine.[8]
Twin towns - sister cities
Gallery
Tueredda beach
Capo Malfatano cape
Porto Budello Tower
Is Arenas Biancas bay
View of the Porto Budello tower and the red island from Mount Aidu
Church of San Francesco
