Silanus, Sardinia
Italian comune
Silanus (Sardinian: Silanos) is a town and comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy, located about 120 kilometres (75 mi) north of Cagliari and about 40 kilometres (25 mi) west of Nuoro. It has 1,891 inhabitants.
Silanus borders the municipalities of Bolotana, Bortigali, Dualchi, Lei, and Noragugume.
Demographics
As of 2026, the population is 1,891, of which 49.0% are male, and 51.0% are female. Minors make up 12.8% of the population, and seniors make up 31.0%.
Immigration
As of 2025, immigrants make up 3.3% of the population. The 5 largest foreign countries of birth are Romania, Germany, France, Belgium, and Jordan.
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