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Arbus, Italy

Sardinia · Italy

Arbus is a small city in Sardinia, Italy with a population of 5,892. Elevation: 1,020 ft (311 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
5,892 Population 32/sq mi density
1,020 ft Elevation 311 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
24.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$16,784 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
$16,784 median income, 14.2% unemployment

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About Arbus

Arbus

Arbus is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Medio Campidano in the region of Sardinia in Italy. With a population of 5,532 in an area of 269.12 square kilometres (103.91 sq mi), Arbus is the 52nd-largest municipality in Sardinia by population and the 3rd-largest by area.

People

Population5,892
Density32/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,784
Unemployment14.2%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain24.0 in/yr
Sunny Days292/yr
Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Population5,892
Population Density32 / sq mi
Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Coordinates39.5262°, 8.5997°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSardinia
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation24.0 inches (609 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,784

About Arbus

Arbus is a small city in Italy (Sardinia) with a population of 5,892. The city sits at an elevation of 1,020 feet (311 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Arbus is $16,784, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 442 business establishments.

Income: Arbus vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$16,784
78% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.2%
294% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)442

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Arbus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,020 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average61.3°F
14% above Italy avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,020 ft (311 m)
Area186.8 sq mi (483.7 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates39.5262°N, 8.5997°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.0"
37% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Jul 13, 2006.

Jan 20, 2005 126 km WNW of Buggerru, Italy M4.3 139 km
Mar 24, 2006 western Mediterranean Sea M4.1 78 km
Dec 20, 2001 2 km NNW of Santu Lussurgiu, Italy M3.5 71 km
Mar 22, 2006 9 km S of Pula, Italy M3.4 76 km
Jul 13, 2006 5 km W of Capoterra, Italy M2.8 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 1.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
November 56°F (14°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in

Arbus has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 49°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Arbus

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola Primaria e Secondaria di Primo Grado - - - -
Istituto Professionale Industria e Artigianato Alessandro Volta - - - -
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Radio Stations near Arbus

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Iglesias pop AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Super Sound cagliari, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio Rada classic hits, hits MP3 128 kbps
Radio Macomer Centrale - AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Arcobaleno iglesias, variety MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Arbus

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archivio Storico Comunale
Casa Giuseppe Dessì
Casa Museo
Casa Museo Murgia
Civico Museo Archeologico Villa Leni
Collezione Etnografica privata Casa Pittau
Domu de Is Cogas
Galleria Henry
Geo Museo del Monte Arci
Miniera di Su Zurfuro
Monte Granatico
Museo Antonio Corda - Arti e Mestieri Antichi della Sardegna
Museo arte e arredi sacri
Museo del Coltello Sardo
Museo del giocattolo Tradizionale della Sardegna
Museo del mare
Museo del Minatore
Museo dell'Arte Mineraria
Museo dell'Arte Sacra
Museo della Bonifica di Arborea
Museo delle miniere
Museo delle miniere
Museo di Genna Luas
Museo di Paese d’Ombre
Museo di Storia Naturale Aquilegia
Museo Due Fonderie
Museo Etnografico
Museo Etnografico "Dona Maxima"
Museo Etnografico Casa del Pane
Museo Giovanni Battista Tuveri
Museo I Cavalieri delle Colline
Museo mineralogico e paleontologico di Uras
Museo minerario di Montevecchio
Museo Pinacoteca Eliseo
Museo Sa Potecaria
Museo Turcos e Morus
MuVAT - Museo Vivente dell'Arte Tessile
Palazzo Direzione Miniera e Casa del Direttore
Pozzo Gal
Sa Pratza de Ziu Emiliu Cera
Villa Abbas

Libraries in Arbus

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale - Archivio Storico Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Amelia Camboni0.0
Biblioteca comunale Antonio Gramsci0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Arborea0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Arbus0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Buggerru0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Curcuris0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Gonnosfanadiga0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Musei0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Pabillonis0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Pompu0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di SIliqua0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Uras0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Vallermosa0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Fluminimaggiore0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Gesualdo Pellegrini0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Giovanni Battista Tuveri0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Grazia Deledda0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Monsignor Michele Pinna0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Multimediale di San Gavino0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Niccolò Cannelles0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Peppinetto Boy0.0
Biblioteca comunale Predi Antiogu0.0
Biblioteca Comunale sede distaccata di Sant'Antonio di Santadi0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Sergio Atzeni0.0
Biblioteca della Fondazione Giuseppe Dessì0.0
Biblioteca Filodrammatica guspinese0.0
Centro Polivalente e biblioteca comunale0.0
Mediateca comunale Fabrizio De Andrè0.0

Farmers Markets in Arbus

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
ex Mercato Agroalimentare
Mercato Civico
Mercato Civico
Mercato civico
Mercato Comunale
Mercato Comunale
Mercato settimanale venerdi

Hotels in Arbus

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Il Corsaro Nero

Restaurants in Arbus

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agriturismo l'Aquila
La Quercia Agriturismo
La trattoria
Pizza Pazza
Pizzeria La Lolla
Ristorante Villaggio L'Oasi
soffio di vento
Turismo rurale Cortes

Cafes in Arbus

10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar Pizzeria da Peppe
Bar Quattro Mori
Da Fabio
Gennas
Giorgy Bar
Ideal Bar
Il Cappellaio Matto
Jamming Cafè
Liberty Street
Sa Panga

Monuments in Arbus

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nuraghe

Gas Stations in Arbus

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IP
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Banks in Arbus

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco di Sardegna

Stadiums & Teams in Arbus

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Arbus

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cagliari Elmas AirportCAGLarge Airport
Decimomannu Air BaseDCIMedium Airport
Aviosuperficie "La Tana del Volo"-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie "Sa Doda"-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Amici dell'Aria-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Chiusa-Zerfaliu-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie del Parteolla-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Torre Foghe-Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Maraclub Icamar"-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Monreale-Small Airport
Campo di volo Porto Pino-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Sardegna-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Vallermosa-Small Airport
Oasi del Volo Airfield-Small Airport
Oristano-Fenosu AirportFNUSmall Airport
Ulcor Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Arbus

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Beata Vergine del Rosario
Chiesa della Beata Vergine Maria Regina
Chiesa di San Sebastiano
Chiesa di Santa Barbara
Nostra Signora d'Itria
Oratorio Beata Vergine dei Poveri
San Lussorio
Santa Barbara

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 Arbus

What is the population of Arbus?

Arbus has a population of 5,892 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 186.8 square miles.

Is Arbus expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,784, 78% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Arbus?

Arbus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 292 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.0 inches.

How is the job market in Arbus?

The job market in Arbus faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.2% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 442 business establishments in the area.

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