Orani () 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 2,576 inhabitants.
Orani sits at an altitude of , at the foot of Mount Gonare, in the heart of the Barbagia region. Orani excels in handicrafts, and is famous for its stonework, carpentry, and metalwork, and for tailors specializing in the use of traditional Sardinian velvety.
Orani borders the municipalities of Benetutti, Bolotana, Illorai, Mamoiada, Nuoro, Oniferi, Orotelli, Ottana, and Sarule.
Demographics As of 2026, the population is 2,576, of which 49.7% are male, and 50.3% are female. Minors make up 12.3% of the population, and seniors make up 32.5%.
Immigration As of 2025, immigrants make up 3.5% of the population. The 5 largest foreign countries of birth are France, Germany, Romania, Morocco, and Colombia.
Sights Among the notable archaeological sites in the area are approximately 30 nuraghi and several giants' graves. The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Gonare at the crest of the mountain is of particular interest, as is the natural landscape on the road leading up to it. The city is also home to the Nivola Museum.
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Notable people
Costantino Nivola (1911-1988), artist Salvatore Niffoi (1950), writer
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