Talana is a town and comune (municipality) in the province of Ogliastra in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy. It has 913 inhabitants.

The town is located above a valley, at an elevation of almost . The area has been occupied since the Bronze Age, with many nuraghes nearby. It was part of the Giudicato of Cagliari in medieval times. There is a hotel and several bed and breakfasts in the town.

Demographics

As of 2026, the population is 913, of which 47.9% are male, and 52.1% are female. Minors make up 17.1% of the population, and seniors make up 26.2%.

Immigration

As of 2025, immigrants make up 2.8% of the total population. The 5 largest foreign countries of birth are Germany, Romania, Belgium, France, and Hungary.

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