| Native name | Meana |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39°57′N 9°4′E |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Province of Nuoro (NU) |
| Area total | 73.8 km² |
| Population total | 2028 |
| Population as of | Dec. 2004 |
| Elevation | 700 m |
| Postal code | 08030 |
| Area code | 0784 |
Meana Sardo, or Meana in Sardinian, is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the Italian region of Sardinia, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of Cagliari and about 45 kilometres (28 mi) southwest of Nuoro. As of 31 December 2004, it has a population of 2,028 and an area of 73.8 square kilometres (28.5 sq mi).[1]
Meana Sardo borders the following municipalities: Aritzo, Atzara, Belvì, Laconi, and Samugheo.
Demographic evolution
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1861 | 1,550 | — |
| 1871 | 1,670 | +7.7% |
| 1881 | 1,800 | +7.8% |
| 1901 | 2,130 | +18.3% |
| 1911 | 2,238 | +5.1% |
| 1921 | 2,223 | −0.7% |
| 1931 | 2,316 | +4.2% |
| 1936 | 2,481 | +7.1% |
| 1951 | 2,597 | +4.7% |
| 1961 | 2,651 | +2.1% |
| 1971 | 2,395 | −9.7% |
| 1981 | 2,243 | −6.3% |
| 1991 | 2,157 | −3.8% |
| 2001 | 2,060 | −4.5% |
Data from ISTAT