Largest Cities in Sardinia

Top 56 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Sardinia

1 Cagliari 149,257

2 Sassari 91,895

3 Quartu Sant'Elena 66,620

4 Olbia 60,345

5 Monte Rosello 45,000

6 Nuoro 35,948

7 Alghero 34,261

8 Oristano 31,671

9 Assemini 25,257

10 Selargius 23,285

11 Iglesias 22,659

12 Carbonia 21,664

13 Porto Torres 21,653

14 Monserrato 20,193

15 Sestu 18,191

16 Sinnai 15,791

17 Villacidro 12,768

18 Tempio Pausania 12,706

19 Guspini 11,704

20 Sorso 11,419

21 Quartucciu 11,347

22 Capoterra 11,255

23 Sant'Antioco 10,997

24 Macomer 10,375

25 Li Punti-San Giovanni 9,681

26 Terralba 9,583

27 Ittiri 8,781

28 Dolianova 8,778

29 San Gavino Monreale 8,647

30 Serramanna 8,608

31 Siniscola 8,119

32 Elmas 8,025

33 La Maddalena 7,877

34 Bosa 7,874

35 Tortolì 7,830

36 Ozieri 7,764

37 Sanluri 7,745

38 Cabras 7,695

39 Oliena 7,264

40 Decimomannu 7,168

41 San Sperate 7,158

42 Sennori 6,855

43 Uta 6,831

44 Villasor 6,598

45 Dorgali 6,498

46 Maracalagonis 6,488

47 Gonnosfanadiga 6,423

48 Settimo San Pietro 6,361

49 Arzachena 6,199

50 Domusnovas 6,178

51 Castelsardo 5,994

52 Arbus 5,892

53 Orosei 5,807

54 Ossi 5,713

55 Carloforte 5,560

56 Samassi 5,321

The largest cities in Sardinia represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Cagliari leads with a population of 149,257, followed by Sassari and Quartu Sant'Elena. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 14 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Cagliari's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 14 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 6,178 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 413,117.

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