Fonni
Fonni
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| Comune di Fonni | |
 Fonni and the Monte Spada in the background | |
  Fonni Location of Fonni in Sardinia | |
| Coordinates: 40°07′N 09°15′E / 40.117°N 9.250°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Nuoro (NU) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Daniela Falconi |
| Area | |
• Total | 112.27 km2 (43.35 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,000 m (3,300 ft) |
| Population (2026)[2] | |
• Total | 3,552 |
| • Density | 31.64/km2 (81.94/sq mi) |
| Demonyms | Fonnesi Fonnesos |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 08023 |
| Dialing code | 0784 |
| Patron saint | St. John the Baptist |
| Saint day | June 24 |
| Website | Official website |
Fonni (Sardinian: Fonne) is a town and comune (municipality) in the province of Nuoro in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy, located about 100 kilometres (62 mi) north of Cagliari and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) southwest of Nuoro. It has 3,552 inhabitants.[2]
It is the highest town in Sardinia, and situated among fine scenery with some chestnut woods.[3] Fonni is a winter sports centre with a ski lift to Monte Spada and Bruncu Spina.
Fonni borders the municipalities of Desulo, Gavoi, Lodine, Mamoiada, Orgosolo, Ovodda, and Villagrande Strisaili.
Etymology
The term "Fonni/-e" probably derives from the Latin fons, meaning "fountain" or "god of the sources". In fact the village contains numerous spring water fountains.
Climate
| Climate data for Fonni (1961–1990 normals) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 6.6 (43.9) |
6.9 (44.4) |
8.9 (48.0) |
11.5 (52.7) |
16.3 (61.3) |
21.2 (70.2) |
25.8 (78.4) |
25.5 (77.9) |
21.7 (71.1) |
16.4 (61.5) |
10.9 (51.6) |
8.1 (46.6) |
15.0 (59.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 1.5 (34.7) |
1.2 (34.2) |
2.5 (36.5) |
4.6 (40.3) |
8.5 (47.3) |
12.6 (54.7) |
16.4 (61.5) |
16.3 (61.3) |
13.7 (56.7) |
9.7 (49.5) |
5.4 (41.7) |
2.8 (37.0) |
7.9 (46.2) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 101.6 (4.00) |
93.2 (3.67) |
76.9 (3.03) |
81.1 (3.19) |
60.7 (2.39) |
31.4 (1.24) |
13.2 (0.52) |
15.6 (0.61) |
48.8 (1.92) |
81.1 (3.19) |
97.0 (3.82) |
100.1 (3.94) |
800.7 (31.52) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 9.9 | 10.0 | 9.4 | 10.5 | 7.4 | 4.2 | 1.6 | 2.4 | 4.8 | 8.8 | 9.7 | 9.9 | 88.6 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 86 | 88 | 83 | 81 | 81 | 77 | 64 | 69 | 75 | 82 | 88 | 86 | 80 |
| Source: NOAA[4] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
As of 2026, the population is 3,552, of which 48.6% are male, and 51.4% are female. Minors make up 15.0% of the population, and seniors make up 28.3%.[2]
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Immigration
As of 2025, immigrants make up 2.0% of the population. The 5 largest foreign countries of birth are Belgium, Romania, France, Switzerland, and Albania.[7]
Neighborhoods
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Neighborhoods in Fonni are called "Rioni" of these the oldest is called su piggiu or the peak, probably derived by the fact this is the highest and first layer of the village. Others include puppuai and cresiedda to the south, and logotza to the east.
Culture
The local costumes are extremely picturesque, and are well seen on the day of St John the Baptist, the patron saint. The men's costume is similar to that worn in the district generally; the linen trousers are long and black gaiters are worn. The women wear a white chemise; over that a very small corselet, and over that a red jacket with blue and black velvet facings. The skirt is brown above and red below, with a blue band between the two colours; it is accordion-pleated. Two identical skirts are often worn, one above the other. The unmarried girls wear white kerchiefs, the married women black.[3]
Churches
References
- ↑ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011" (in Italian). ISTAT.
- 1 2 3 "Resident population". ISTAT.
- 1 2 One or more of the preceding sentences incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Ashby, Thomas (1911). "Fonni". In Chisholm, Hugh (ed.). Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 10 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 604.
- ↑ "Station Name: FONNI" (TXT). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ↑ "Popolazione residente dei comuni. Censimenti dal 1861 al 1991" [Resident population of the municipalities. Censuses from 1861 to 1991] (PDF) (in Italian). ISTAT. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2025-11-12.
- ↑ "Resident population - Time series". ISTAT.
- ↑ "Resident population by sex, municipality and citizenship". ISTAT.
