Tonara 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 1,806 inhabitants.

The municipality of Tonara contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages, and hamlets) Arasulè, Su Pranu, Toneri, Teliseri, and Ilalà (abandoned).

Tonara borders the municipalities of Austis, Belvì, Desulo, Sorgono, and Tiana.

Demographics

As of 2026, the population is 1,806, of which 53.0% are male, and 47.0% are female. Minors make up 10.8% of the population, and seniors make up 30.5%.

Immigration

As of 2025, immigrants make up 6.3% of the population. The 5 largest foreign countries of birth are Morocco, Pakistan, Burkina Faso, Benin, and France.

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