Padru (Sardinian: Padru, Gallurese: Patru) is a town and comune (municipality) in the Province of Gallura North-East Sardinia in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy, located about 180 kilometres (110 mi) north of Cagliari and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) south of Olbia. It has 2,130 inhabitants.[2]

Padru
Padru (Sardinian)
Patru (Gallurese)
Comune di Padru
Church of the Sacred Heart
Church of the Sacred Heart
Padru is located in Sardinia
Padru
Padru
Location of Padru in Sardinia
Coordinates: 40°46′N 9°31′E / 40.767°N 9.517°E / 40.767; 9.517
CountryItaly
RegionSardinia
ProvinceGallura North-East Sardinia
Established3 January 1996
FrazioniSozza, Cuzzola, Sa Serra, Pedra Bianca, Biasì, Tirialzu, Ludurru, Sos Runcos, Sas Enas
Area
  Total
158.00 km2 (61.00 sq mi)
Elevation
160 m (520 ft)
Population
 (2026)[2]
  Total
2,130
  Density13.5/km2 (34.9/sq mi)
DemonymPadresi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
07020
Dialing code0789
WebsiteOfficial website

The municipality of Padru contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Sozza, Cuzzola, Sa Serra, Pedra Bianca, Biasì, Tirialzu, Ludurru, Sos Runcos, and Sas Enas. It separated from the municipality of Buddusò in 1996.

Padru borders the municipalities of Alà dei Sardi, Loiri Porto San Paolo, Olbia, San Teodoro, Torpè, Lodè, and Bitti.

Demographics

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As of 2026, the population is 2,130, of which 50.4% are male, and 49.6% are female. Minors make up 13.6% of the population, and seniors make up 25.7%.[2]

Immigration

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As of 2025, immigrants make up 9.2% of the total population. The 5 largest foreign countries of birth are Romania, Germany, Morocco, Argentina, and Tunisia.[5]

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