| Alà dei Sardi | |
| Official Name: | Comune di Alà dei Sardi |
| Native Name: | Alà |
| Pushpin Map: | Italy Sardinia |
| Coordinates: | 40.65°N 29°W |
| Region: | Sardinia |
| Province: | Sassari (SS) |
| Frazioni: | BaBadde Suelzu, Mazzinaiu, S'iscala Pedrosa, Sos Sonorcolos |
| Mayor: | Francesco Ledda |
| Area Total Km2: | 197.99 |
| Population Footnotes: | [1] |
| Population Total: | 1876 |
| Population As Of: | 30 June 2017 |
| Population Demonym: | Alaesi |
| Elevation M: | 700 |
| Saint: | St. Augustine |
| Day: | August 28 |
| Postal Code: | 07020 |
| Area Code: | 079 |
Alà dei Sardi (Sardinian: Alà) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Sassari in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 160km (100miles) north of Cagliari and about 35km (22miles) southwest of Olbia.
Alà dei Sardi borders the following municipalities: Berchidda, Bitti, Buddusò, Monti, Olbia, Oschiri, Padru.
Alà is characterized by a predominant use of Sardinian as everyday language. It is home to the Trofeo Alasport, an annual cross country running event.
The ancient origins of Alà dei Sardi are testified by the numerous archaeological findings in the area.
The origin of the name has been connected to both the Balares and the Ilienses, two Sardinian people who lived in the area and had never totally been subdued by the Romans.
The modern Alà appeared in the 16th century, and has since then been traditionally connected to the breeding and agricultural activities. The mining of coal begun in the 19th century.