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Arbatax, Italy

Sardinia · Italy

Arbatax is a small town in Sardinia, Italy with a population of 2,272. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
2,272 Population 104/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
12.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$20,344 Median Income
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$20,344 median income, 11.9% unemployment

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About Arbatax

Arbatax

Arbatax is the largest hamlet of Tortolì, Sardinia, in Italy, with a population of almost 5,000 inhabitants.

People

Population2,272
Density104/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$20,344
Unemployment11.9%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain12.1 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population2,272
Population Density104 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates39.9344°, 9.7056°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSardinia
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation12.1 inches (307 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,344

About Arbatax

Arbatax is a small town in Italy (Sardinia) with a population of 2,272. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Arbatax is $20,344, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 170 business establishments.

Income: Arbatax vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$20,344
73% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.9%
231% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)170

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

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Climate in Arbatax

Arbatax has an average annual temperature of 18°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (27°C), the coldest is Jan (11.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 426 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 11.1°C / 52°F 8.1° / 14.2° 42.0
Feb 11.2°C / 52°F 7.9° / 14.5° 30.7
Mar 13°C / 55°F 9.5° / 16.6° 36.2
Apr 15.2°C / 59°F 11.4° / 19.1° 44.0
May 18.8°C / 66°F 14.7° / 22.8° 23.4
Jun 23.2°C / 74°F 18.8° / 27.5° 8.4
Jul 26.2°C / 79°F 21.7° / 30.7° 5.4
Aug 27°C / 81°F 22.5° / 31.5° 12.4
Sep 23.4°C / 74°F 19.2° / 27.5° 44.6
Oct 19.8°C / 68°F 16.2° / 23.4° 53.1
Nov 15.3°C / 60°F 12.3° / 18.3° 72.0
Dec 12.2°C / 54°F 9.3° / 15.2° 54.0
Arbatax enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above Italy avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area21.8 sq mi (56.4 km²)
Population Density104/sq mi
Coordinates39.9344°N, 9.7056°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.1"
68% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.73"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 5, 2009.

Apr 26, 2000 39 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M5.1 121 km
Mar 3, 2001 31 km ENE of Budoni, Italy M4.8 103 km
Apr 26, 2000 37 km ENE of San Teodoro, Italy M4.4 113 km
Feb 5, 2009 30 km ENE of San Teodoro, Italy M4.3 107 km
Jun 27, 2000 33 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M4.3 116 km
Mar 24, 2006 western Mediterranean Sea M4.1 130 km
Apr 21, 2001 22 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M3.9 121 km
Feb 10, 2002 54 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M3.9 124 km
Dec 20, 2001 2 km NNW of Santu Lussurgiu, Italy M3.5 94 km
Mar 22, 2006 9 km S of Pula, Italy M3.4 128 km
Jul 13, 2006 5 km W of Capoterra, Italy M2.8 108 km
Aug 1, 2006 Sardinia, Italy M2.8 108 km
Apr 24, 2007 1 km WSW of Olbia, Italy M2.7 111 km
Jan 21, 2007 12 km ENE of La Caletta, Italy M2.6 83 km
Jul 18, 2007 30 km ENE of La Caletta, Italy M2.5 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 1.1 in
March 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in
April 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in Wettest
November 58°F (15°C) 1.7 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in

Arbatax has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 52°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.7") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Arbatax

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola Primaria Zinnias - - - -
Scuola Infanzia piazza Caduti Arbatax - - - -
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Radio Stations near Arbatax

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Nuoro Centrale house, news AAC+

Museums in Arbatax

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Albino Manca Civic Museum
CAMUC - Casa Museo Cannas
Museo Civico Franco Ferrai
Museo dell'Arte e della Tecnologia Agraria
Museo Diocesano d'Ogliastra
Museo Etnografico diffuso Andalas de Memoria
Museo Etnografico Sa Dommu Eccia
Museo Etnografico Sa Domu de Donna Nassia
Stazione dell'Arte

Libraries in Arbatax

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Civica Angelino Usai0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Cardedu0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Emilio e Joyce Lussu0.0
Biblioteca comunale Giovanni Usai0.0
Biblioteca comunale Italo Zucca0.0
Biblioteca comunale Monsignor Virgilio0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Santa Barbara0.0
Centro Sociale - Biblioteca0.0

Hotels in Arbatax

12 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arbatasar
Borgo degli Ulivi Residence
Hotel Cala Moresca
Hotel Club Saraceno
Hotel Monte Turri
Hotel Poseidonia
Il Vecchio Mulino
La Bitta
La Perla
Sa Contonera
Vecchia Marina
Villa Peonia

Restaurants in Arbatax

22 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Acquolina
Arbatasar
Chiosco di Potente
Da Capo
Da Lenin
Del Porto
Delizie d’Ogliastra - Fraz.Arbatax
Il Faro
Il Macellaio
Il Porticciolo
Incontro Di Vino di Carpe Diem
La Baia
La Comida
Le Terrazze
Lo spiedo d'Ogliastra
Osteria Bepi da Guia
Pesceria PESCATORI STELLA MARIS
Ristorante del Camping Villaggio Telis
Sa Contonera
Sa Serbidora
Star 2
ThoLoi

Cafes in Arbatax

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Babilonia
Bouganville
La Torre
Mai-Tai
Rosa dei Venti
Star 1
Sunset lounge bar
Symposion Lounge Bar

Train Stations in Arbatax

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arbatax

Gas Stations in Arbatax

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Independente
IT #797672440

Banks in Arbatax

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco di Sardegna

Stadiums & Teams in Arbatax

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Airports Near Arbatax

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cagliari Elmas AirportCAGLarge Airport
Decimomannu Air BaseDCIMedium Airport
Tortolì Airport-Medium Airport
Aliquirra Airfield-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Amici dell'Aria-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Antica Sardegna-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie del Parteolla-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Dorgali-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Loelle-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Privata Avielsar-Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Maraclub Icamar"-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Sardegna-Small Airport
Linnarta Airfield-Small Airport
Oasi del Volo Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Arbatax

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa di Nostra Signora Stella Maris
Chiesa di San Gemiliano
Chiesa di San Giorgio
Chiesa di San Lussorio

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Rome

🇮🇹 About Italy

Capital Rome
Population 60,431,283
Area 301,230 km²
GDP (USD) $2,316,727,999,333
GDP per capita $39,277
HDI 0.906
Life expectancy 83.7 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 69.5%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Italian, Catalan
Calling code +39
TLD .it
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Italy

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Capodanno
Jan 6 Epiphany Epifania
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Pasqua
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lunedì dell'Angelo
Apr 25 Liberation Day Festa della Liberazione
May 1 International Workers Day Festa del Lavoro
May 25 Whit Monday Lunedì di Pentecoste
Jun 2 Republic Day Festa della Repubblica
Aug 15 Assumption Day Ferragosto o Assunzione
Oct 4 St. Francis of Assisi's Day San Francesco d'Assisi
Nov 1 All Saints Day Tutti i santi
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Immacolata Concezione
Dec 25 Christmas Day Natale
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Santo Stefano

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Frequently Asked Questions About Arbatax

What is the population of Arbatax?

Arbatax has a population of 2,272 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 104 people per square mile, spread across 21.8 square miles.

Is Arbatax expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,344, 73% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Arbatax?

Arbatax enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.1 inches.

How is the job market in Arbatax?

The job market in Arbatax faces challenges, with unemployment at 11.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 170 business establishments in the area.

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