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Villanovafranca, Italy

Sardinia · Italy

Villanovafranca is a small town in Sardinia, Italy with a population of 1,416. Elevation: 984 ft (300 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,416 Population 35/sq mi density
984 ft Elevation 300 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
17.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Rome Timezone
$14,048 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
$14,048 median income, 14.7% unemployment

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About Villanovafranca

Villanovafranca

Villanovafranca is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Medio Campidano in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 50 kilometres north of Cagliari and about 13 kilometres (8 mi) northeast of Sanluri.

People

Population1,416
Density35/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$14,048
Unemployment14.7%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain17.0 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Population1,416
Population Density35 / sq mi
Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Coordinates39.6444°, 9.0024°
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Country🇮🇹 Italy
State / ProvinceSardinia
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation17.0 inches (431 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$14,048

About Villanovafranca

Villanovafranca is a small town in Italy (Sardinia) with a population of 1,416. The city sits at an elevation of 984 feet (300 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.

The median household income in Villanovafranca is $14,048, which is 81% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 14.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 106 business establishments.

Income: Villanovafranca vs Italy

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Income

Median HH Income$14,048
81% below Italy avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment14.7%
308% above Italy avg
Establishments (County)106

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Villanovafranca

Villanovafranca has an average annual temperature of 17.4°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.8°C), the coldest is Jan (9.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 526 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.7°C / 49°F 4.7° / 14.7° 45.8
Feb 9.8°C / 50°F 4.5° / 15.2° 43.5
Mar 12°C / 54°F 6.3° / 17.6° 47.9
Apr 14.6°C / 58°F 8.7° / 20.5° 59.0
May 18.5°C / 65°F 12.2° / 24.9° 32.0
Jun 23.1°C / 74°F 16.3° / 29.9° 17.4
Jul 26.4°C / 80°F 19.5° / 33.2° 5.0
Aug 26.8°C / 80°F 20° / 33.7° 8.8
Sep 23°C / 73°F 17° / 28.9° 36.8
Oct 19.4°C / 67°F 13.9° / 24.9° 45.1
Nov 14.4°C / 58°F 9.5° / 19.3° 116.4
Dec 10.8°C / 51°F 6° / 15.7° 68.3
Villanovafranca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 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 984 feet.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average63.9°F
18% above Italy avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation984 ft (300 m)
Area40.9 sq mi (105.9 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates39.6444°N, 9.0024°W
TimezoneEurope/Rome

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.0"
55% below Italy avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.07"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 24, 2007.

Mar 24, 2006 western Mediterranean Sea M4.1 83 km
Dec 20, 2001 2 km NNW of Santu Lussurgiu, Italy M3.5 65 km
Mar 22, 2006 9 km S of Pula, Italy M3.4 81 km
Jul 13, 2006 5 km W of Capoterra, Italy M2.8 52 km
Aug 1, 2006 Sardinia, Italy M2.8 147 km
Apr 24, 2007 1 km WSW of Olbia, Italy M2.7 147 km
Jan 21, 2007 12 km ENE of La Caletta, Italy M2.6 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
July 84°F (29°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 1.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in Wettest
December 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in

Villanovafranca has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Villanovafranca

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scuola Secondaria di Primo Grado Villanovafranca
Scuola Primaria Villanovafranca
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Radio Stations near Villanovafranca

10 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
Radio Macomer Centrale AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Arcobaleno iglesias, variety MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Villanovafranca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Barumini - Centro Giovanni Lilliu
Casa del Pane
Casa Museo
Casa Museo "ex casa Deligia"
Casa Museo dell'Arte Contadina
Casa Museo di Fra Nicola
Casa Museo Sa Omu de Su Pilattusu
Casa Museo Sa Omu de Su Pilattusu
Casa Museo Sa Pratza 'e 'Idha
Casa natale di Sant'Ignazio
Casa Seu
Centro Culturale multimediale Filo di memoria
Centro di Interpretazione Paleontologico e del Paesaggio
Centro Giovanni Lilliu
Collezione Mineralogica “Paolo Locci”
Geo Museo del Monte Arci
Is Lollasa de Is Aiaius
Mandas Historica Museum - MAHMU
Menhir museum
Menhir Museum
Museo Archeologico Genna Maria
Museo Archeologico Suelli
Museo Casa Erriu
Museo d'Arte Religiosa
Museo degli Strumenti Musicali Sardi
Museo del Cavallino della Giara
Museo del giocattolo Tradizionale della Sardegna
Museo del Grano
Museo dell'arte Sacra
Museo dell'Arte Sacra
Museo dell'Emigrazione
Museo dell'Olio
Museo dell'Olio
Museo dell'Ossidiana
Museo della Donna
Museo della Giara
Museo Della Longevità
Museo delle Memorie e delle Tradizioni Religiose Serramannesi
Museo delle Tradizioni Agroalimentari Casa Steri
Museo di Arte Sacra
Museo di Storia Naturale Aquilegia
Museo Due Fonderie
Museo Etnografico "Dona Maxima"
Museo Etnografico Casa del Pane
Museo Etnografico della Civiltà Contadina
Museo Etnografico Sa Tellaia
museo geobotanico della Giara
Museo Giovanni Battista Tuveri
Museo I Cavalieri delle Colline
Museo Interattivo e Multimediale della Civiltà Nuragica
Museo La Casa del Nuraghe Arrubiu
Museo Multimediale del Regno di Arborea
Museo Ornitologico della Sardegna
Museo Paeontologico
Museo per l'Arte del rame e del tessuto
Museo Sa Corona Arrubia
Museo Su Mulinu
Museo Turcos e Morus
MuVAT - Museo Vivente dell'Arte Tessile
PARC Genoni, Museo Pleo ARcheo Centro di Genoni
Polo museale casa Zapata
Sa Domu Nosta
Sistema Museale Gesico
Villa Abbas

Libraries in Villanovafranca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Antoni Cuccu0.0
Biblioteca comunale Antonio Segni0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Casa Ortensia0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Barrali0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Curcuris0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Furtei0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Genuri0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Gesico0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Gesturi0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Guamaggiore0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Guasila0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Isili0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Las Plassas0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Lunamatrona0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Nurallao0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Nuraminis0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Ortacesus0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Pauli Arbarei0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Pimentel0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Pompu0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Samassi0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Samatzai0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di San Basilio0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Sanluri0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Segariu0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Selegas0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Senorbì0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Serrenti0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Serri0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Suelli0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Usellus0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Ussaramanna0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Villanova Tulo0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Villanovaforru0.0
Biblioteca Comunale di Villaurbana0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Edmondo De Amicis0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Efisio Pisanu0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Emilio Pisano0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Giovanni Battista Tuveri0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Giovanni Solinas0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Giuseppe Dessì0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Giuseppe Frongia0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Luigi Murtas0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Luisu Matta0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Marcello Marchesi0.0
Biblioteca comunale Maria Teresa Sechi0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Monsignor Michele Pinna0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Multimediale di San Gavino0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Peppinetto Boy0.0
Biblioteca comunale Predi Antiogu0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Sa Libertadi0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Teresa Brughitta0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Universo0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Villamar0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Vincenzo Porru0.0
Biblioteca Comunale Zaccaria Tuveri0.0
Casa Borrelli - Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in Villanovafranca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
ex Mercato Agroalimentare
Mercatino civico
Mercato Civico
Mercato Civico
Mercato Comunale
Mercato del Sabato
Mercato Settimanale
Mercato Settimanale
Piazza Corrado Pani
piazza di Scuola
Piazza Mercato
Piazza Sebastiano Satta
Sardinia Bit Mining

Restaurants in Villanovafranca

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ristorante PIzzeria La Perla

Cafes in Villanovafranca

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Pizzeria Sebastian
Snack Bar Gelateria La Perla

Castles in Villanovafranca

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castello

Stadiums & Teams in Villanovafranca

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Villanovafranca

21 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 DorgaliSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Privata AvielsarSmall Airport
Aviosuperficie Torre FogheSmall Airport
Campo di Volo "Maraclub Icamar"Small Airport
Campo di Volo MonrealeSmall Airport
Campo di volo Porto PinoSmall 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 Villanovafranca

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste Italiane Villanovafranca

Treatment Centers in Villanovafranca

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clinica Arborea

Churches & Religious Organizations in Villanovafranca

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Madonna della Salute
Oratorio delle Anime
San Francesco da Paola
San Lorenzo Martire
San Sebastiano Martire
San Simone

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 Villanovafranca

What is the population of Villanovafranca?

Villanovafranca has a population of 1,416 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 40.9 square miles.

Is Villanovafranca expensive to live in?

The median household income is $14,048, 81% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Villanovafranca?

Villanovafranca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.0 inches.

How is the job market in Villanovafranca?

The job market in Villanovafranca faces challenges, with unemployment at 14.7% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 106 business establishments in the area.

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