Onifai () is a village and comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy, located about north of Cagliari, about east of Nuoro and just inland from the gulf of Orosei. It has 728 inhabitants.
The economy is based on agriculture and shepherding. Onifai is well known for its pecorino cheese (most production is exported to the European continent, United States and Canada) and vernaccia wine made with Cannonau grapes.
Onifai borders the municipalities of Galtellì, Irgoli, Orosei, and Siniscola.
Demographics As of 2026, the population is 728, of which 46.8% are male, and 53.2% are female. Minors make up 13.3% of the population, and seniors make up 29.7%.
Immigration As of 2025, immigrants make up 7.9% of the population. The 5 largest foreign countries of birth are Pakistan, Romania, Switzerland, Morocco, and France.
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