Orani
Orani (Orane) is a town and comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy, located about 110 km north of Cagliari and about 15 km southwest of Nuoro. It has 2,576 inhabitants. Orani sits at an altitude of 526 m, at the foot of Mount Gonare, in the heart of the Barbagia region.
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Overview
Overview
Orani excels in handicrafts, and is famous for its stonework, carpentry, and metalwork, and for tailors specializing in the use of traditional Sardinian velvety. Orani borders the municipalities of Benetutti, Bolotana, Illorai, Mamoiada, Nuoro, Oniferi, Orotelli, Ottana, and Sarule.
Key facts
Key facts
• Name — Orani • Official Name — Comune di Orani • Native Name — Orane • Region — Sardinia • Province — Province of Nuoro (NU) • Area Total Km2 — 130.43 • Population Total — 2576 • Population As Of — 2026 • Population Demonym — Oranesi • Elevation M — 540 • Postal Code — 08026 • Area Code — 0784
Demographics
Demographics
As of 2026, the population is 2,576, of which 49.7% are male, and 50.3% are female. Minors make up 12.3% of the population, and seniors make up 32.5%.
Immigration
Immigration
As of 2025, immigrants make up 3.5% of the population. The 5 largest foreign countries of birth are France, Germany, Romania, Morocco, and Colombia.
Sights
Sights
Among the notable archaeological sites in the area are approximately 30 nuraghi and several giants' graves. The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Gonare at the crest of the mountain is of particular interest, as is the natural landscape on the road leading up to it. The city is also home to the Nivola Museum.
Gallery
Gallery
• Illustration — Piazza Cumbentu • Illustration — Ancient rite in Orani • Illustration — Figure at Nivola Museum • Illustration — Necklace with amber, rock crystal, and glass beads from Nuraghe Nurdole
Notable people
Notable people
• Costantino Nivola (1911-1988), artist • Salvatore Niffoi (1950), writer
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2- Costantino NivolaArtist
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- Oliver TolentinoDesigner
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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 26 September 2026.
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