San Sperate (Sardinian: Santu Sperau) is a town and comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Cagliari in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy, located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northwest of Cagliari. It has 8,625 inhabitants.[2]

San Sperate
Santu Sperau (Sardinian)
Comune di San Sperate
Church of San Sperate
Church of San Sperate
San Sperate is located in Sardinia
San Sperate
San Sperate
Location of San Sperate in Sardinia
Coordinates: 39°22′N 9°0′E / 39.367°N 9.000°E / 39.367; 9.000
CountryItaly
RegionSardinia
Metropolitan cityCagliari (CA)
Area
  Total
26.24 km2 (10.13 sq mi)
Population
 (2026)[2]
  Total
8,625
  Density328.7/km2 (851.3/sq mi)
DemonymSansperatini o Speradesus
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
09026
Dialing code070
WebsiteOfficial website

San Sperate borders the municipalities of Assemini, Decimomannu, Monastir, Sestu, and Villasor.

Demographics

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As of 2026, the population is 8,625, of which 50.1% are male, and 49.9% are female. Minors make up 14.2% of the population, and seniors make up 22.8%.[2]

Immigration

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As of 2025, the foreign-born population is 243, making up 2.8% of the total population. The 5 largest foreign countries of origin are Romania (27), Germany (20), Switzerland (17), Ukraine (16) and France (12).[5]

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