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Silanus, Italy

Sardinia · Italy

Silanus is a small town in Sardinia, Italy with a population of 2,092. Elevation: 1,417 ft (432 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
2,092 Population 21/sq mi density
1,417 ft Elevation 432 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
28.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$16,086 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
$16,086 median income, 13.0% unemployment

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About Silanus

Silanus

Silanus is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 120 kilometres (75 mi) north of Cagliari and about 40 kilometres (25 mi) west of Nuoro. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,346 and an area of 48.1 square kilometres (18.6 mi2).

People

Population2,092
Density21/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,086
Unemployment13.0%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain28.4 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation1,417 ft (432 m)
Population2,092
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation1,417 ft (432 m)
Coordinates40.2871°, 8.8920°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSardinia
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation28.4 inches (720 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,086

About Silanus

Silanus is a small town in Italy (Sardinia) with a population of 2,092. The city sits at an elevation of 1,417 feet (432 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Silanus is $16,086, which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 157 business establishments.

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Income

Median HH Income$16,086
79% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.0%
261% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)157

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Silanus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 285 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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,417 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above Italy avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,417 ft (432 m)
Area97.9 sq mi (253.5 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates40.2871°N, 8.8920°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.4"
25% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 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 M5.1 128 km
Mar 3, 2001 31 km ENE of Budoni, Italy M4.8 114 km
Apr 26, 2000 37 km ENE of San Teodoro, Italy M4.4 121 km
Jun 27, 2000 33 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M4.3 121 km
Feb 5, 2009 30 km ENE of San Teodoro, Italy M4.3 114 km
Feb 10, 2002 54 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M3.9 139 km
Apr 21, 2001 22 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M3.9 117 km
Dec 20, 2001 2 km NNW of Santu Lussurgiu, Italy M3.5 25 km
Jun 14, 2001 86 km WSW of Stintino, Italy M3.3 149 km
Jul 23, 2003 81 km WSW of Stintino, Italy M3.1 144 km
Sep 20, 2000 55 km WNW of Stintino, Italy M2.9 147 km
Aug 1, 2006 Sardinia, Italy M2.8 88 km
Mar 28, 2008 13 km S of Porto-Vecchio, France M2.8 136 km
Jul 13, 2006 5 km W of Capoterra, Italy M2.8 123 km
Apr 24, 2007 1 km WSW of Olbia, Italy M2.7 86 km
Jan 21, 2007 12 km ENE of La Caletta, Italy M2.6 94 km
Jul 18, 2007 30 km ENE of La Caletta, Italy M2.5 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in
June 69°F (20°C) 1.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
September 69°F (21°C) 1.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in Wettest
December 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in

Silanus has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 46°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Silanus

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola Secondaria di Primo grado - - - -
Scuola Primaria - - - -
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Radio Stations near Silanus

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Nuoro Centrale house, news AAC+

Museums in Silanus

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Gramsci
Centro di Documentazione Pietrina Cossu in Ruggiu
Ci fu un tempo
MAT - Museo Arti e Tradizioni - Casa Barca
MAT - Museo Arti e Tradizioni - Casa Fenudi
Mostra permanente Uniformi Storiche dell'Arma dei Carabinieri
Museo
Museo Aligi Sassu
Museo Archeologico
Museo Archeologico / Etnografico Palazzo Atzori
Museo Archeologico del Marghine
Museo Casa Natale Beata Edvige Carboni
Museo civico archeologico di Bonorva
Museo de S'Omo 'e Sa Majarza
Museo degli strumenti della musica popolare sarda
Museo del Castello di Burgos
Museo del Cavallo
Museo del pane rituale
Museo del Territorio
Museo del Territorio
Museo dell'immagine e del design interattivo
Museo della Civiltà Contadina
Museo della fiaba sarda
Museo della tecnologia contadina
Museo della Valle dei Nuraghi
Museo di Sorres
Museo Etnografico
Museo Etnografico
Museo Etnografico Le Arti Antiche
Museo naturalistico
Sa Domo de Sa Poesia Cantada

Libraries in Silanus

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Anna Frank0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Antonino Paba0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Antonio Gramsci0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Cavalier Angelo Dettori0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Celestino Caddeo0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Daniele Fiori0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Abbasanta0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Boroneddu0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Borore0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Borutta0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Ghilarza0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Lei0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Macomer0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Sorradile0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Tadasuni0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Don Peppino Murtas0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Elia Coro0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Francesco Curreli0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Giuseppe Putzu0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Maria Bonaria Durgali0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Piero Soggiu0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Professor Pietrino Castagna0.0
Biblioteca comunale sede decentrata di Casa Attene0.0
Biblioteca del Centro Servizi Culturali UNLA0.0
Biblioteca di Bortigali0.0
Biblioteca di Soddì0.0
Casa Museo0.0
Ex Biblioteca di Abbasanta0.0

Farmers Markets in Silanus

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Ambulante S. Maria
Mercato Comunale

Cafes in Silanus

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar Caffé

Gas Stations in Silanus

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IT #13273899372
IT #5851832980

Stadiums & Teams in Silanus

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Airports Near Silanus

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Olbia Costa Smeralda AirportOLBLarge Airport
Alghero-Fertilia AirportAHOMedium Airport
Aliquirra Airfield-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Chiusa-Zerfaliu-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Dorgali-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Loelle-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Stintino-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Torre Foghe-Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Air Ardara"-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Monreale-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Platamona-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Sardegna-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Thiesi-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Valledoria-Small Airport
Il Volo Airfield-Small Airport
Oristano-Fenosu AirportFNUSmall Airport
Ulcor Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Silanus

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro di Riabilitazione AIAS

Churches & Religious Organizations in Silanus

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa di Nostra Signora d'Itria
Chiesa di San Lorenzo
Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate
Chiesa di Santa Maria Maddalena
Santa Croce
Santa Sabina

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 Silanus

What is the population of Silanus?

Silanus has a population of 2,092 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 97.9 square miles.

Is Silanus expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,086, 79% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Silanus?

Silanus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 285 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.4 inches.

How is the job market in Silanus?

The job market in Silanus faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 157 business establishments in the area.

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