Santa Teresa Gallura Explained

Santa Teresa di Gallura
Official Name:Comune di Santa Teresa Gallura
Native Name:Lungoni
Pushpin Map:Italy Sardinia
Coordinates:41.25°N 20°W
Province:Sassari (SS)
Mayor:Stefano Ilario Pisciottu
Area Total Km2:101.19
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:5211
Population As Of:30 November 2014
Population Demonym:Lungunesi
Elevation M:40
Saint:Santa Teresa
Postal Code:07028
Area Code:0789

Santa Teresa Gallura (Gallurese: Lungoni, Sardinian: Lungone) is a town on the northern tip of Sardinia, on the Strait of Bonifacio, in the province of Sassari, Italy. The southern coast of French island Corsica can be seen from the beach. The city is one of several possible locations for the ancient city of Tibula.

It has a permanent population of about 5,000, increasing to 10,000 to 15,000 with summer tourism. The main town square has various tourist shops and restaurants; many of these close in the off-season. Immediately to the north of the town is Rena Bianca, Santa Teresa's beach.

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  1. All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)