| Coordinates | 39°47′N 9°31′E |
|---|---|
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Ogliastra |
| Area total | 102.41 km² |
| Population total | 2912 |
| Population as of | 2026 |
| Population demonym | Jerzesi |
| Elevation | 470 m |
| Postal code | 08044 |
| Area code | 0782 |
Jerzu (Sardinian: Jersu) is a town and comune (municipality) in the Province of Ogliastra in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) northeast of Cagliari and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) southwest of Tortolì. It has 2,912 inhabitants.[1]
Jerzu is known for the production of a particular type of wine, called Cannonau di Jerzu.
Jerzu borders the municipalities of Arzana, Cardedu, Gairo, Lanusei, Osini, Tertenia, Ulassai, and Villaputzu.
Demographics
As of 2026, the population is 2,912, of which 49.6% are male, and 50.4% are female. Minors make up 14.9% of the population, and seniors make up 27.5%.[1]
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1861 | 2,032 | — |
| 1871 | 2,136 | +5.1% |
| 1881 | 2,510 | +17.5% |
| 1901 | 3,506 | +39.7% |
| 1911 | 3,502 | −0.1% |
| 1921 | 3,854 | +10.1% |
| 1931 | 4,006 | +3.9% |
| 1936 | 4,073 | +1.7% |
| 1951 | 3,997 | −1.9% |
| 1961 | 3,960 | −0.9% |
| 1971 | 3,874 | −2.2% |
| 1981 | 3,728 | −3.8% |
| 1991 | 3,568 | −4.3% |
| 2001 | 3,352 | −6.1% |
| 2011 | 3,228 | −3.7% |
| 2021 | 3,054 | −5.4% |
Immigration
As of 2025, immigrants make up 3.2% of the total population. The 5 largest foreign countries of birth are France, Germany, Romania, the United Kingdom, and Argentina.[4]
References
- ^ "Resident population". ISTAT
- ^ "Popolazione residente dei comuni. Censimenti dal 1861 al 1991" [Resident population of the municipalities. Censuses from 1861 to 1991] (in Italian). ISTAT. Archived from the original on 2025-11-12.
- ^ "Resident population - Time series". ISTAT
- ^ "Resident population by sex, municipality and citizenship". ISTAT