Tortolì
Comune in Sardinia, Italy
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Tortolì (Italian: [tortoˈli] ⓘ; Sardinian: Tortolì or Tòrtuelie; Latin: Portus Ilii) is a town and municipality, which along with Lanusei is a co-capital of the Province of Ogliastra in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy. With a population of 10,994, it is the largest municipality in the province and the 23rd-largest in Sardinia.[4][5]
Tortolì
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| Comune di Tortolì | |
 View of Tortolì-Arbatax | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Tortolì Location of Tortolì in Sardinia | |
| Coordinates: 39°56′N 09°39′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Ogliastra |
| Frazioni | Arbatax |
| Area | |
• Total | 40.29 km2 (15.56 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 10,994 |
| • Density | 272.9/km2 (706.7/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Tortoliesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 08048 |
| Dialing code | 0782 |
| Patron saint | St. Andrew |
| Saint day | November 30 |
| Website | Official website |
History
Ancient history
The area of Tortolì was inhabited since the Neolithic and then frequented by the Phoenicians, Romans, Vandals, and the Byzantines. It was part of the giudicato of Cagliari between the 10th and 13th centuries.
During the Spanish period the town was the head of the County of Quirra.
Modern history
In 1807 Tortolì became head of a province consisting of 27 villages, but in 1921 lost the capital status in favour of Lanusei. In 1859 it was incorporated into the Province of Cagliari. In 1926 it was incorporated into the Province of Ogliastra.
In 1943 the port of Arbatax was bombed, killing 13 people.
Geography
Tortolì is situated on the eastern coast of Sardinia. Its port and greatest hamlet is Arbatax, which has also an airport that once connected it to continental Italy and the European continent. To the north of it is Girasole and Lotzorai, to the west Villagrande Strisaili and Ilbono, and to the south Barisardo. To the east of the town is the Mediterranean Sea.
Demographics
As of 2026, the population is 10,994, of which 49.4% are male, and 50.6% are female. Minors make up 13.4% of the population, and seniors make up 26%.[6][7]
Immigration
As of 2025, of the known countries of birth of 10,916 residents, the most numerous are: Italy (10,320 – 94.5%), Germany (114 – 1%), Romania (95 – 0.9%).[10][11]
