Lanusei (; ) is a town and comune (municipality) which along with Tortolì is a co-capital of the Province of Ogliastra in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy, located about northeast of Cagliari and about southwest of Tortolì. It has 4,881 inhabitants.

Lanusei borders the municipalities of Arzana, Bari Sardo, Cardedu, Elini, Gairo, Ilbono, Jerzu, Loceri, Osini, and Tertenia.

Demographics

As of 2026, the population is 4,881, of which 49.1% are male, and 50.9% are female. Minors make up 11.8% of the population, and seniors make up 29.9%.

Immigration

As of 2025, immigrants make up 5.5% of the total population. The 5 largest foreign countries of birth are Germany, Argentina, Nigeria, Brazil, and France.

Climate

According to the Köppen climate classification, Lanusei experiences a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Csa).

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