Jerzu

Jerzu Jersu (Sardinian)
Comune
Comune di Jerzu
View of Jerzu
Jerzu Location of Jerzu in Sardinia
Coordinates: 39°47′N 9°31′E
Country	Italy
Region	Sardinia
Province	Ogliastra
Area
• Total	102.41 km2 (39.54 sq mi)
Elevation	470 m (1,540 ft)
Population  (2026)
• Total	2,912
• Density	28.43/km2 (73.65/sq mi)
Demonym	Jerzesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	08044
Dialing code	0782

Jerzu (Sardinian: Jersu) is a town and comune (municipality) in the Province of Ogliastra in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy, located about 70 kilometres (43 mi) northeast of Cagliari and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) southwest of Tortolì. It has 2,912 inhabitants.

Jerzu is known for the production of a particular type of wine, called Cannonau di Jerzu.

Jerzu borders the municipalities of Arzana, Cardedu, Gairo, Lanusei, Osini, Tertenia, Ulassai, and Villaputzu.

Demographics

As of 2026, the population is 2,912, of which 49.6% are male, and 50.4% are female. Minors make up 14.9% of the population, and seniors make up 27.5%.

Historical population

Year	Pop.	±%
1861	2,032	—
1871	2,136	+5.1%
1881	2,510	+17.5%
1901	3,506	+39.7%
1911	3,502	−0.1%
1921	3,854	+10.1%
1931	4,006	+3.9%
1936	4,073	+1.7%

Year	Pop.	±%
1951	3,997	−1.9%
1961	3,960	−0.9%
1971	3,874	−2.2%
1981	3,728	−3.8%
1991	3,568	−4.3%
2001	3,352	−6.1%
2011	3,228	−3.7%
2021	3,054	−5.4%

Source: ISTAT

Immigration

As of 2025, immigrants make up 3.2% of the total population. The 5 largest foreign countries of birth are France, Germany, Romania, the United Kingdom, and Argentina.