Atzara () is a town and comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy, located about north of Cagliari and about southwest of Nuoro. It has 974 inhabitants.

Atzara borders the municipalities of Belvì, Meana Sardo, Samugheo, and Sorgono.

It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").

History

Located in Barbagia, the original village date back to the years around 1000 and developed near the spring of Bingia de giosso, still existing. The old town centre is divided in the ancient districts of Su Fruscu, Lodine, Montiga e Josso, Montiga e Susu, Sa Cora Manna, Su Cuccuru de Santu Giorgi and Tzùri. It was part of the Giudicato of Arborea.

Demographics

As of 2026, the population is 974, of which 50.8% are male, and 49.2% are female. Minors make up 9.3% of the population, and seniors make up 37.4%.

Immigration

As of 2025, immigrants make up 4.0% of the population. The 5 largest foreign countries of birth are Romania, Germany, France, Switzerland, and Morocco.

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