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Sorso, Italy

Sardinia · Italy

Sorso is a small city in Sardinia, Italy with a population of 11,419. Elevation: 446 ft (136 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
11,419 Population 225/sq mi density
446 ft Elevation 136 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
24.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$17,728 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
$17,728 median income, 12.8% unemployment

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About Sorso

Sorso

Sorso is a comune (municipality) of c. 14,700 inhabitants in the Metropolitan City of Sassari in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 8 kilometres (5 mi) north of Sassari.

People

Population11,419
Density225/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$17,728
Unemployment12.8%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain24.6 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Population11,419
Population Density225 / sq mi
Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Coordinates40.7995°, 8.5757°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSardinia
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation24.6 inches (624 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$17,728

About Sorso

Sorso is a small city in Italy (Sardinia) with a population of 11,419. The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet (136 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Sorso is $17,728, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 856 business establishments.

Income: Sorso vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$17,728
76% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.8%
256% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)856

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Sorso

Sorso has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 553 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 57.5
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 57.1
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 50.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 55.9
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 29.3
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 8.8
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 4.4
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 10.5
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 37.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 80.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 89.8
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 71.3
Sorso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above Italy avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Area50.8 sq mi (131.6 km²)
Population Density225/sq mi
Coordinates40.7995°N, 8.5757°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.6"
35% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.74"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M5.1 on Jul 7, 2011.

Jul 7, 2011 77 km WSW of Cargèse, France M5.1 147 km
Apr 26, 2000 39 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M5.1 130 km
Mar 3, 2001 31 km ENE of Budoni, Italy M4.8 123 km
Nov 7, 2001 56 km ENE of Porto Cervo, Italy M4.6 145 km
Apr 26, 2000 37 km ENE of San Teodoro, Italy M4.4 126 km
Feb 5, 2009 30 km ENE of San Teodoro, Italy M4.3 121 km
Jun 27, 2000 33 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M4.3 124 km
Apr 21, 2001 22 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M3.9 114 km
Feb 10, 2002 54 km E of Golfo Aranci, Italy M3.9 144 km
Apr 21, 1997 68 km NW of Stintino, Italy M3.8 101 km
Dec 20, 2001 2 km NNW of Santu Lussurgiu, Italy M3.5 71 km
Mar 18, 1993 97 km NW of Stintino, Italy M3.4 130 km
Jun 14, 2001 86 km WSW of Stintino, Italy M3.3 113 km
Oct 23, 1993 89 km WSW of Cargèse, France M3.3 124 km
Aug 28, 2002 western Mediterranean Sea M3.3 150 km
Oct 20, 2003 4 km SSE of Zonza, France M3.2 114 km
Jun 23, 1997 78 km WSW of Cargèse, France M3.2 132 km
Jul 23, 2003 81 km WSW of Stintino, Italy M3.1 108 km
Jun 21, 1996 86 km WSW of Stintino, Italy M3.0 115 km
Jun 10, 2000 64 km WSW of Cargèse, France M2.9 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
March 51°F (10°C) 2.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 1.6 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in Wettest
December 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in

Sorso has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 48°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Sorso

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola Primaria Santa Maria - - - -
Scuola Secondaria di Primo Grado Cress - - - -
Scuola Secondaria di Primo Grado Gerolamo Cappai - - - -
Scuola Primaria Via Azuni - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sorso

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Cuore italian music, italian pop MP3
Radio Barbagia nuoro, pop MP3 128 kbps
Radio del Golfo italian oldies, modern MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Sorso

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arte contemporanea fondazione Logudoruù
Casa della Beata Elisabetta Sanna
Castello dei Doria
Centro Documentale Casa Derosas
Fraili Matta
MIM - Museo dell'Intreccio Mediterraneo
Mostra Permanente Sedini, streghe, amuleti e riti magici
Museo - Palazzo della Frumentaria
Museo Archeologico Nazionale Antiquarium Turritano e area archeologica
Museo Archeologico Nazionale Giovanni Antonio Sanna
Museo d'arte contemporanea "Masedu"
Museo del porto
Museo dell'arte del novecento e del contemporaneo
Museo della Brigata Sassari
Museo della Cita
Museo Diocesano d’Arte Sacra
Museo Domus de Janas
Museo Etnografico
Museo Etnografico
Museo Etnografico
Museo etnografico Francesco Bande
Museo Giudicale
Museo Maria Carta
Museo Polivalente e Centro di Documentazione Codrongianos
Padiglione Eugenio Tavolara
Palazzo Baronale
Palazzo Solinas
Pinacoteca nazionale di Sassari

Libraries in Sorso

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Centro di documentazione multimediale Grazia Deledda0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Andrea Loriga0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Antonio Pigliaru0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Antonio Ruju0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Barore Sassu0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Candida Mara0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Bessude0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Martis0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Emilio Lussu0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Francesco Pirina0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Giovanni Gavino Tolis0.0
Biblioteca comunale Giovanni Maria Cherchi0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Giovanni Spano0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Giuseppe Secchi0.0
Biblioteca comunale Luigi Piras0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Renato Loria0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Salvatore Farina0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Stanis Ruinas0.0
Biblioteca Palazzo d'Usini0.0
Biblioteca Speleologica0.0
Biblioteca Universitaria di Sassari0.0

Farmers Markets in Sorso

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercato Civico
Mercato Civico
Mercato Piazzale Segni
Piazza del mercato (Giovedì)

Hotels in Sorso

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bellamarina

Restaurants in Sorso

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Al Primo Ristobar
La Chicca Piperita
La Giara
La Risacca

Cafes in Sorso

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bar al Puntogiusto
Bar della Stazione
Bar Marina di Sorso
Camboni

Veterinaries in Sorso

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

IT #1978505658

Train Stations in Sorso

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sorso

Gas Stations in Sorso

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Q8
Q8

Banks in Sorso

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

B.N.L.
Banco Di Sardegna

Stadiums & Teams in Sorso

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sorso

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Figari Sud-Corse AirportFSCLarge Airport
Alghero-Fertilia AirportAHOMedium Airport
Aviosuperficie Loelle-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Stintino-Small Airport
Aviosuperficie Torre Foghe-Small Airport
Campo di Volo "Air Ardara"-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Platamona-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Thiesi-Small Airport
Campo di Volo Valledoria-Small Airport
Il Volo Airfield-Small Airport
Pista Vasa Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Sorso

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sorso

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chiesa della Madonna di Noli Me Tollere
Chiesa di San Pasquale Baylon
Chiesa di Sant'Anna
Chiesa di Santa Croce
Chiesa di Santa Monica
Chiesa San Pantaleo
Madonna Noli Me Tollere
Sant'Antonio e Nostra Signora d'Itria

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 Sorso

What is the population of Sorso?

Sorso has a population of 11,419 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 225 people per square mile, spread across 50.8 square miles.

Is Sorso expensive to live in?

The median household income is $17,728, 76% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Sorso?

Sorso enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.6 inches.

How is the job market in Sorso?

The job market in Sorso faces challenges, with unemployment at 12.8% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 856 business establishments in the area.

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