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Lanusei, Italy

Sardinia · Italy

Lanusei is a small town in Sardinia, Italy with a population of 4,935. Elevation: 1,952 ft (595 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
4,935 Population 43/sq mi density
1,952 ft Elevation 595 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
17.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$18,813 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
$18,813 median income, 12.6% unemployment

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About Lanusei

Lanusei

Lanusei is a town and comune, which along with Tortolì is a co-capital of the Province of Ogliastra in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) northeast of Cagliari and about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) southwest of Tortolì. It has 4,881 inhabitants.

People

Population4,935
Density43/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$18,813
Unemployment12.6%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain17.0 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation1,952 ft (595 m)
Population4,935
Population Density43 / sq mi
Elevation1,952 ft (595 m)
Coordinates39.8793°, 9.5402°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSardinia
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation17.0 inches (431 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$18,813

About Lanusei

Lanusei is a small town in Italy (Sardinia) with a population of 4,935. The city sits at an elevation of 1,952 feet (595 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Lanusei is $18,813, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.6% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 370 business establishments.

Income: Lanusei vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$18,813
75% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.6%
250% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)370

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Lanusei

Lanusei 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
Lanusei enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,952 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above Italy avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,952 ft (595 m)
Area115.0 sq mi (297.7 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates39.8793°N, 9.5402°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.0"
55% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.48"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

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 M5.1 131 km
Mar 3, 2001 31 km ENE of Budoni, Italy M4.8 113 km
Apr 26, 2000 37 km ENE of San Teodoro, Italy M4.4 124 km
Feb 5, 2009 30 km ENE of San Teodoro, Italy M4.3 117 km
Jun 27, 2000 33 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M4.3 126 km
Mar 24, 2006 western Mediterranean Sea M4.1 119 km
Apr 21, 2001 22 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M3.9 129 km
Feb 10, 2002 54 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M3.9 135 km
Dec 20, 2001 2 km NNW of Santu Lussurgiu, Italy M3.5 82 km
Mar 22, 2006 9 km S of Pula, Italy M3.4 116 km
Jul 13, 2006 5 km W of Capoterra, Italy M2.8 95 km
Aug 1, 2006 Sardinia, Italy M2.8 113 km
Apr 24, 2007 1 km WSW of Olbia, Italy M2.7 115 km
Jan 21, 2007 12 km ENE of La Caletta, Italy M2.6 93 km
Jul 18, 2007 30 km ENE of La Caletta, Italy M2.5 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 1.7 in
March 51°F (11°C) 1.6 in
April 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
December 51°F (10°C) 2.5 in Wettest

Lanusei has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 49°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Lanusei

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Istituto D'arte - - - -
Istituto Salesiano - - - -
Istituto d'Istruzione Superiore Leonardo da Vinci - - - -
Scuola Primaria di Lanusei - - - -
Scuola Secondaria di Primo Grado di Lanusei - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lanusei

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Nuoro Centrale house, news AAC+

Museums in Lanusei

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Albino Manca Civic Museum
Archivio fotografico seuese
CAMUC - Casa Museo Cannas
Carcere Spagnolo
Casa del Nuraghe Arrubiu
Casa Farci
Domu de sa Maja
Galleria Civica
Museo Civico Franco Ferrai
Museo dell'Arte e della Tecnologia Agraria
Museo Di Scienze Naturali
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 Lanusei

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Civica Angelino Usai0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale Daniele Lai0.0
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 Lanusei

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Ristorante Pizzeria Bosco Selene
Hotel Ristorante Pizzeria Bosco Selene

Restaurants in Lanusei

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Black Moon Bistrot
Black Out
Black Out
Ka.mi.ste

Cafes in Lanusei

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gelateria del Corso

Train Stations in Lanusei

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lanusei

Gas Stations in Lanusei

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Agip
Q8
Tuttigiorni

Banks in Lanusei

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco di Sardegna
Intesa Sanpaolo

Stadiums & Teams in Lanusei

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lanusei

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cagliari Elmas AirportCAGLarge Airport
Decimomannu Air BaseDCIMedium Airport
Tortolì Airport-Medium Airport
Aliquirra Airfield-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie "Sa Doda"-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 "Air Ardara"-Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Maraclub Icamar"-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Sardegna-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Vallermosa-Small Airport
Linnarta Airfield-Small Airport
Oasi del Volo Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lanusei

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cattedrale di Santa Maria Maddalena
Chiesa Santa Maria Ausiliatrice
Cristo Re
Madonna Dell'ogliastra
San Giovanni Bosco

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 Lanusei

What is the population of Lanusei?

Lanusei has a population of 4,935 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 115.0 square miles.

Is Lanusei expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,813, 75% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Lanusei?

Lanusei enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.0 inches.

How is the job market in Lanusei?

The job market in Lanusei faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 370 business establishments in the area.

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