Nurri, Sardinia: Inland Municipality in the Province of Sud Sardegna

Nurri, an inland comune in Sud Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy: a hill town at 612 m covering 73.7 km² with about 2,160 residents (2016) and a predominantly rural, agricultural economy.

Nurri (Nurri) is a small town and comune located in the Province of Sud Sardegna on the island of Sardinia, in Italy. It lies in the interior of the island and serves as the local municipal centre for the surrounding rural area.

Geography

The municipality covers an area of 73.67 km². The town itself is situated at an elevation of 612 metres above sea level, characteristic of the hilly inland terrain of south-central Sardinia.

Population

According to official figures from 2016, Nurri had 2,164 residents. This corresponds to an average population density of roughly 29 inhabitants per square kilometre (based on the 2016 data).

Administration and economy

Nurri is one of the comuni that make up the Province of Sud Sardegna. The local economy is typical of many inland Sardinian municipalities and is largely rural in character; agricultural and pastoral activities contribute to the area’s livelihood.