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Ballao, Italy

Sardinia · Italy

Ballao is a small town in Sardinia, Italy with a population of 858. Elevation: 295 ft (90 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
858 Population 17/sq mi density
295 ft Elevation 90 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
18.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$14,440 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
$14,440 median income, 15.6% unemployment

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People

Population858
Density17/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$14,440
Unemployment15.6%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain18.1 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Population858
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Coordinates39.5492°, 9.3618°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSardinia
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation18.1 inches (459 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$14,440

About Ballao

Ballao is a small town in Italy (Sardinia) with a population of 858. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet (90 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Ballao is $14,440, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 15.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 64 business establishments.

Income: Ballao vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$14,440
81% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment15.6%
333% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)64

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Ballao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above Italy avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Area50.9 sq mi (131.8 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates39.5492°N, 9.3618°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.1"
52% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.68"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 18, 2007.

Mar 24, 2006 western Mediterranean Sea M4.1 79 km
Dec 20, 2001 2 km NNW of Santu Lussurgiu, Italy M3.5 92 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 56 km
Jan 21, 2007 12 km ENE of La Caletta, Italy M2.6 132 km
Jul 18, 2007 30 km ENE of La Caletta, Italy M2.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
March 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
May 62°F (16°C) 0.9 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.0 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
December 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in Wettest

Ballao has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 47°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Ballao

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola Primaria di Ballao
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Radio Stations near Ballao

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Play Emotions ambient, chill MP3 128 kbps
Radio Mela 80s, 90s MP3 128 kbps
Radio Jolly eurodance, house MP3 128 kbps
Radio Furgoncino blues, dub MP3
Radio Golfo degli Angeli pop, quartu sant'elena MP3 192 kbps
Radiolina MP3 192 kbps
Radio Sintony news, pop MP3
SoloAnni80 80s dance MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ballao

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Albino Manca Civic Museum
Casa dei Candelai
Casa del Nuraghe Arrubiu
Casa del Pane
Casa Museo
Casa Museo Sa Omu de Su Pilattusu
Casa Museo Su Molinu
Casa Seu
Ex-Mu
Is Lollasa de Is Aiaius
La Casa del fabbro
Mandas Historica Museum - MAHMU
MIF - Museo dell'Imprenditoria Femminile "Donna Francesca Sanna Sulis"
Mif Museo dell'Imprenditoria Femminile - Sezione etnografica Casa dei Candelai
MUA Sinnai
Museo Archeologico Suelli
Museo Casa Erriu
Museo Casa Olla
Museo DART
Museo del Cervo Sardo
Museo dell'arte Sacra
Museo Emilio Lussu
Museo Etnografico 'Sa domu de is ainas'
Museo Etnografico Sa Omo 'e Aiaiu
Museo Etnografico Sa Omo Axiu
Museo La Casa del Nuraghe Arrubiu
Sa Domu Nosta
Sa Mola de Su Notariu

Libraries in Ballao

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Agostino Saba0.0
Biblioteca comunale Daniele Lai0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Burcei0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Goni0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Muravera0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di San Basilio0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di San Nicolò Gerrei0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Senorbì0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Serri0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Sinnai0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Soleminis0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Suelli0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Villanova Tulo0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Villasalto0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Efisio Melis0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Egidio Porru0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Emilio Lussu0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Emilio Pisano0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Escalaplano0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Giorgio Mastino Del Rio0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Giuseppe Dessì0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Giuseppe Frongia0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Grazia Deledda0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Luigi Murtas0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Sa Libertadi0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Universo0.0

Farmers Markets in Ballao

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Piazza Corrado Pani
piazza di Scuola
Piazza Sebastiano Satta

Cafes in Ballao

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Stella Blu
Coffee Sound

Gas Stations in Ballao

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tamoil

Banks in Ballao

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco di Sardegna

Stadiums & Teams in Ballao

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ballao

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cagliari Elmas AirportCAGLarge Airport
Decimomannu Air BaseDCIMedium Airport
Tortolì AirportMedium Airport
Aliquirra AirfieldSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie "La Tana del Volo"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie "Sa Doda"Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Amici dell'AriaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Antica SardegnaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Chiusa-ZerfaliuSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie del ParteollaSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Privata AvielsarSmall Airport
Campo di Volo "Maraclub Icamar"Small Airport
Campo di Volo MonrealeSmall Airport
Campo di Volo SardegnaSmall Airport
Campo di Volo VallermosaSmall Airport
Oasi del Volo AirfieldSmall Airport
Oristano-Fenosu AirportFNUSmall Airport
Ulcor AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ballao

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ufficio Postale di Ballao

Treatment Centers in Ballao

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AIAS - Centro di riabilitazione

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ballao

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa di Santa Mariedda
San Pietro Apostolo
Santa Croce
Santa Maria Maddalena

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 Ballao

What is the population of Ballao?

Ballao has a population of 858 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 50.9 square miles.

Is Ballao expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,440, 81% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Ballao?

Ballao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.1 inches.

How is the job market in Ballao?

The job market in Ballao faces challenges, with unemployment at 15.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 64 business establishments in the area.

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