Collinas (Sardinian: Fòrru) is a small town and comune in the Province of Sud Sardegna on the island of Sardinia, Italy. It is a largely rural settlement characterized by low population density and agricultural landscapes. Official statistics from 2016 recorded 846 residents; the municipality covers 20.83 km² and sits at about 249 metres above sea level.
Characteristics
- Administrative status: comune (municipality) in the Province of Sud Sardegna.
- Settlement: the town itself is often referenced as Collinas and uses Sardinian local forms for place names.
- Region: on the island of Sardinia, part of the Italian Republic (Italy).
- Area and elevation: 20.83 km²; elevation approximately 249 m.
History and setting
Like many settlements in Sardinia, Collinas occupies territory shaped by a long sequence of human presence. The island preserves prehistoric Nuragic remains and later Mediterranean influences; small inland communities typically developed around pastoral farming and local parish churches. Collinas reflects this layered past in its rural layout and traditional architecture.
Economy, culture and life
The local economy is based mainly on agriculture and pastoralism typical of interior Sardinia—small-scale farming, olive trees, vineyards and grazing. Community life often centers on local festivals, religious observances and the Sardinian language, which remains an important cultural marker in many towns.
Government and notable facts
As a comune, Collinas is governed by a municipal council and mayor and participates in provincial and regional administrative structures. Its small population and countryside setting make it representative of Sardinia’s many rural communities, valued for traditional culture, landscape and quieter pace of life.
Useful points
- Population (2016): about 846 inhabitants.
- Area: 20.83 km².
- Elevation: 249 m above sea level.