| Coordinates | 40°54′N 09°06′E |
|---|---|
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Gallura North-East Sardinia |
| Frazioni | Bassacutena, Nuchis, San Pasquale |
| Mayor party | Democratic Party |
| Mayor | Andrea Biancareddu |
| Area total | 210.82 km² |
| Population total | 13003 |
| Population as of | 2025 |
| Population demonym | Tempiesi |
| Elevation | 566 m |
| Saint | St. Paul of Thebes |
| Day | August 30 |
| Postal code | 07029 |
| Area code | 079 |
| Website | Official website |
Tempio Pausania (ˈtɛmpjo pauˈzaːnja; sdn: Tèmpiu) is a town and comune, which, along with Olbia, is a co-capital of the province of Gallura North-East Sardinia, Sardinia, Italy. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").[1] It has 13,003 inhabitants.[2]
History
Cultural and delegated administrative centre of the Gallura sub-region, Tempio has an ancient history. Typical granite-stone architecture of the historical centre presents many similarities with southern Corsican towns.
From 2005 to 2016 it was the co-capital of the province of Olbia-Tempio together with Olbia, with which it is also now the co-capital of the province of Gallura North-East Sardinia.
Demographics
As of 2025, there are 13,003 people residing in Tempio Pausania, of whom 49.9% are male and 50.1% are female. Minors make up 11.6% of the population, and pensioners make up 27.0%. This compares with the Italian average of 14.9% minors and 24.7% pensioners.[2]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1861 | 4,791 | — |
| 1871 | 4,885 | +2.0% |
| 1881 | 5,573 | +14.1% |
| 1901 | 6,748 | +21.1% |
| 1911 | 6,826 | +1.2% |
| 1921 | 7,304 | +7.0% |
| 1931 | 8,357 | +14.4% |
| 1936 | 8,886 | +6.3% |
| 1951 | 9,882 | +11.2% |
| 1961 | 11,240 | +13.7% |
| 1971 | 11,779 | +4.8% |
| 1981 | 13,426 | +14.0% |
| 1991 | 13,899 | +3.5% |
| 2001 | 13,992 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 13,946 | −0.3% |
| 2021 | 13,329 | −4.4% |
Main sights
- Historical centre of the town, built in grey granite blocks (mainly 18th century); particularly Corso Matteotti, via Roma (Carrera Longa, Lu Runzatu, Lu Pultali), Piazza d'Italia (Piazza di l'Ara), Parco delle Rimembranze, Fonte Nuova (Funtana Noa) and Parco di San Lorenzo, via Mannu (ex via dei Nobili or dei Cavalieri)
- Nuraghe Maiori (Naracu Maiori)
- Nuraghe Polcu (Naracu Polcu)
- Ruins of Palace of Giudice Nino Visconti di Gallura (1200)
- San Pietro (Santu Petru) Cathedral;
- Santa Croce Church;
- Oratorio del Rosario (13th–14th century);
- Palazzo Villamarina-Pes (17th century);
- Palazzo degli Scolopi, (17th century), actually Provincial offices;
- Purgatorio (Lu Pulgatoriu) Church (17th century)
- Fonti di Rinagghju
- Monte Limbara, elevation 1,359 metres (4,459 ft), 16 kilometres (10 mi) south of the town.
Transport
Tempio Pausania has national roads with Sassari (SS 672), Olbia (SS127) and Palau (SS133). There is a railway station on the narrow gauge Sassari to Palau line, with occasional tourist train services run by Trenino Verde.
See also
References
- ^ "Sardegna" (in Italian). Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ "Resident population". ISTAT
- ^ "Popolazione residente dei comuni. Censimenti dal 1861 al 1991" [Resident population of the municipalities. Censuses from 1861 to 1991] (in Italian). ISTAT
- ^ "Dashboard Permanent census of population and housing". ISTAT
Sources
- Vol. 26. p. 591.