Golfo Aranci (Sardinian and Gallurese: Figari) is a town and (municipality) in the Province of Gallura North-East Sardinia in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy, located about north of Cagliari and about northeast of Olbia. It has 2,373 inhabitants.
Etymology The town's name, literally "Gulf [of the] Oranges", actually derives from a recent Italianization of the Gallurese toponym ("Gulf of the Crabs"). It was previously known only as Figari.
History
The current town grew up in the mid-18th century as a fishing port. In the early 19th century a Royal Decree made it into the main port for the arrivals from the Italian mainland, contributing to its population growth.
Demographics As of 2026, the population is 2,373, of which 48.5% are male, and 51.5% are female. Minors make up 10.2% of the population, and seniors make up 28.1%.
Immigration As of 2025, immigrants make up 7.3% of the total population. The 5 largest foreign countries of birth are Romania, Ukraine, Switzerland, Russia, and Germany.
References
External links
Official website