Elevation
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Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
6
Population
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This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
25800
Real Population (5km)
[?]
Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
100100
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
86
Region
Sardegna
Walkability
Very Walkable
Housing availability
[?]
Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
Relatively Low
Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)
174
/ 98
Climate Description
Temperate Mediterranean climate, mild winters, warm summers, no snow, modest rainfall.
Assemini
Sardegna
Inland hub known for ceramic art, rich history, diverse landscapes, and limited modern amenities.
Summary
Assemini, located inland from Cagliari, serves as a vibrant hub for ceramic art, renowned for its artisan traditions that have gained international acclaim. The town’s rich history is evident in its prehistoric sites, Punic and Roman necropolises, and medieval architecture, including the Byzantine church of San Giovanni Battista. It features a diverse landscape peppered with mountains and lagoons, appealing to outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. Prominent local industries revolve around ceramics, with valuable crafts produced in local laboratories, and a popular handicraft exhibition occurs annually.
Despite its charm, Assemini may present challenges for newcomers, such as limited access to modern amenities and healthcare, placing emphasis on community ties. The nearest beaches are some distance away, which may deter those seeking immediate coastal access. Nevertheless, its cultural offerings, including regional gastronomy, position Assemini as an appealing choice for retirees and expats seeking a quieter lifestyle in Sardegna.
✅ Pros
– Mild Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters.
– Rich cultural heritage and historical landmarks to explore.
– Opportunities for community integration and local events participation.
– Access to quality healthcare services and facilities nearby.
– Good air quality conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger cities.
– Non-touristy environment for a more authentic Italian experience.
– Relatively good infrastructure for transportation and commuting.
– Local cuisine features fresh, authentic Sardinian culinary traditions.
– Strong sense of community among residents and locals.
❌ Cons
– Limited healthcare quality score may raise concerns for some.
– Unemployment rate higher than the national average.
– Internet download speeds may not meet all needs.
– Some cultural events may feel infrequent or underwhelming.
– Public transportation options can be limited and infrequent.
– Smaller local shops may lack variety compared to larger cities.
– Weather can be too hot for some during summer months.
– Limited educational facilities for families with children.
– Limited nightlife options may not suit younger residents.
– Non-touristic means fewer amenities and services for expats.
Assemini Demographics
Population
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This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
25800
Real Population (5km band)
[?]
Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
100100
Births Per 100 Deaths
70.0
Population Data Source
ISTAT,2023
Estimated Unemployment Rate
Touristy Index
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Calculation of tourist density index for the city, comparing its total tourist number to the overall average tourist number of the region
relative to its own population.The index indicates how a location’s tourist density compares to the average, with values above
100 representing higher-than-average density and values below 100 representing lower-than-average density.
Not Touristic
Income per capita (2023)
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This is an estimation of average income per resident for this town, based on 2023 data from the Italian Ministry of Finance.
19900
Income rank in Italy (2023)
[?]
This is a ranking of the town's average income per resident, against the full list of townships in Italy.
4294 out of 7901
Infrastructure and Connectivity
Closest Airport
Name
Cagliari Elmas (Cagliari)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
8min(s)
Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG), situated near Cagliari in Sardinia, Italy, serves as the largest airport on the island with a passenger traffic of approximately 4.39 million in 2022, reflecting its significance. It acts as a focus city for airlines like Ryanair and Volotea, offering numerous year-round and seasonal routes across Europe, including major destinations such as London, Milan, and Budapest. The airport is particularly busy in the summer season, supporting a wide network of holiday and charter flights, and it emphasises environmental sustainability through initiatives to reduce CO2 emissions and improve energy efficiency.
2nd Closest Airport
Name
Alghero Fertilia (Alghero)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
149min(s)
Alghero Fertilia Airport, situated near Alghero in northern Sardinia, Italy, is a medium-sized airport catering to over 1.5 million passengers annually. Primarily serving as a hub for Ryanair, Volotea, and ITA Airways, it connects travellers to key destinations such as Rome, Milan, and Pisa, with flights to 31 destinations in 12 countries. The airport is notably busy during the summer months, handling a mix of scheduled, budget, and charter flights, making it a convenient entry point for tourists visiting Sardinia.
3rd Closest Airport
Name
Costa Smeralda (Olbia)
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
6
Driving Time
163min(s)
Costa Smeralda Airport (Olbia) is situated in Olbia, Sardinia, Italy, and serves as a key air gateway to the region. In 2022, the airport handled over 3 million passengers and offers a wide range of destinations primarily within Europe with significant seasonal flights. Notable airlines operating include Ryanair, British Airways, and EasyJet, providing connectivity to cities like London, Frankfurt, and Barcelona, making it a convenient hub for tourists during the high season.
Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Cagliari Elmas
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
5
Driving Time
9min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Cagliari Elmas primarily connects the local airport with the city of Cagliari. The main rail lines include the regional service that links Elmas to Cagliari city centre. Key destinations accessible via direct trains from Stazione di Cagliari Elmas include Cagliari and Sassari, though primarily the focus is on connecting with Cagliari. The main train operator is Trenitalia, which provides a comprehensive regional service. Departures occur approximately every 20 minutes throughout the day, particularly from 5.30 AM to 11 PM. The services are predominantly regional, with no high-speed train services operating from this station, ensuring quick access to local destinations rather than long-distance travel.
2nd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Elmas Aeroporto
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
9min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Elmas Aeroporto connects passengers to a variety of destinations and is characterized by the following features:
– **Rail Lines**: The station serves various rail lines including Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, Intercity, and Intercity Notte, primarily operated by Trenitalia.
– **Key Destinations**: Direct train services connect Elmas Aeroporto to key destinations like Cagliari, Rome (Fiumicino and Ciampino airports), Pisa, Brindisi, Genoa, Verona, Olbia, Palermo, and Catania.
– **Train Operators**: The primary operator for services at this station is Trenitalia.
– **Frequency of Departures**: Trains depart approximately every 20 minutes from 05:30 to 23:00, providing frequent service throughout the day.
– **High-Speed and Regional Services**: The station offers a mix of high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento) as well as regional services, catering to a diverse range of travel needs.
3rd Closest Rail
Name
Stazione di Decimomannu
Connectivity Score
[?]
Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.
7
Driving Time
10min(s)
Train service at Stazione di Decimomannu consists of several key components:
– **Rail lines that stop here**: The station serves multiple lines primarily connecting to regional destinations.
– **Key destinations connected by direct trains**: Notable routes provide direct services to Cagliari (approx. 13 minutes), Villasor (approx. 6 minutes), Oristano (approx. 48 minutes), Serramanna-Nuraminis (approx. 11 minutes), Carbonia Serbariu (approx. 43 minutes), and Olbia (approx. 3 hours 21 minutes).
– **Train operators**: Trenitalia is the primary operator serving the station, focusing on regional connections rather than high-speed services.
– **Frequency of departures**: Cagliari has the highest frequency with approximately 55 trains per day, while other routes like to Villasor and Serramanna-Nuraminis see 19 and 24 trains per day, respectively. This indicates a generally frequent service, particularly during daytime hours.
– **Train types**: The services at Decimomannu are predominantly regional, with no high-speed trains operating at this station.
Infrastructure & Amenities
Within 10km
Auto Repair Shops
74
Bars
29
Cafes
7
Cinemas
4
Dentists
74
Golf Courses
0
Gyms
48
Health Clinics
2
Hiking Trails
9
Historical Sites
209
Libraries
3
Museums
12
Parks
46
Pharmacies
22
Restaurants
147
Shopping Centres
19
Supermarkets
53
Spas
16
Beach
Name
Ponti Della Scafa
Driving Distance
14mins
Water Quality Rating
1 - Excellent
Mountain Resort
Name
S'Arena (area per dry skiing)
Driving Distance
133mins
Healthcare
Healthcare Score
[?]
Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.
11
Nearest Hospital Name
AO Brotzu
Drive Time to Nearest Hospital
15 minutes
Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km
43
Local Public Healthcare Provider
ASL N. 8 DI CAGLIARI
Healthcare Quality Description
In this area of Sardinia, local healthcare demonstrates varied performance. Hospital care is relatively strong, particularly in managing post-heart attack readmissions. However, efficiency in dealing with bone fractures, conducting minimally invasive breast cancer surgeries, and managing serious heart episodes is notably less effective. The health system shows moderate effectiveness in post-operative care for short stays and handling readmission after heart failure. Overall, while hospital care appears competent, there is room for improvement in several critical treatment areas.
Safety
Seismic Zone (risk of earthquakes)
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Official seismic zones classify areas based on earthquake risk.
Moderate to Low Earthquake Risk
Road Accidents Rate per 10k Inhabitants
[?]
Calculation of road accidents per 10,000 people based on the number of deaths and injuries registered in roads for year 2022 for the city.
16
Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
0
Percentage of Population at Flood Risk
[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.
31
Car Insurance Price Index
[?]
The car insurance price index is a measure of how a city's average car insurance premium compares to the national average,
expressed as a percentage. A value of 100 indicates that the city's premium is equal to the national average.
Values above 100 show higher premiums, while values below 100 show lower premiums.
101.913
Housing & Property Market
Housing availability
[?]
Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
Relatively Low
Property Prices per m²
[?]
Calculation of property sale prices per square meter for apartments, houses in the city.
Median (50th Percentile): The midpoint price, where half the values are above and half below.
First Quartile (25th Percentile): The price below which 25% of properties fall.
Third Quartile (75th Percentile): The price below which 75% of properties fall.
First Quartile
1015
Median
1452
Third Quartile
1881
Connectivity & Digital Access
Walkability Description
Very Walkable
Education
Avg Schools Ranking (All Criteria)
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This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking at all the indicators provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year. Note that figures are only provided by the ministry at the school catchment area level, and therefore several schools may be grouped together.
Bottom 10%
Avg Schools Ranking (Standardised Tests)
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This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking the students' results in national standardised tests. The data is provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year.
Bottom 10%
Counts of School
Climate & Weather
Precipitation
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Based on daily climate data for precipitation from OPEN-METEO this parameter indicates how a city's annual precipitation compares to others
in terms of percentage, with values ranging from 0 (lowest) to 1 (highest). For example, a percentile rank of 0.75 means the city's
total precipitation is higher than 75% of other cities.
Very Low (Bottom 10%)
Sunshine
Exceptional (Top 10%)
Snowfall
Very Low (Bottom 10%)
Climate Description
Assemini enjoys a temperate Mediterranean climate, marked by plentiful sunshine and mild winter conditions. The town experiences no snowfall throughout the year, maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for visitors and expats alike. Summers in Assemini are characterized by warmth, with temperatures reaching their peak without becoming oppressive. The winters, on the contrary, are gentle, rarely seeing temperatures drop to cold extremes. Rainfall is modest and well-distributed over the year, ensuring that the natural landscape remains vibrant yet not overly lush. This balance of climatic features makes Assemini an appealing destination for retirees and those enchanted by less turbulent weather patterns.
Annual Temperature Chart (Min)
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Annual Temperature Chart (Max)
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Sunny Days By Month
Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.
Environmental & Air Quality
Classifications
PM10
[?]
PM10 levels indicate Good air quality at 0–20 µg/m³, Fair at 20–40 µg/m³, Moderate at 40–50 µg/m³, Poor at 50–100 µg/m³, Very Poor at 100–150 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 150–1200 µg/m³.
Good
PM2.5
[?]
PM2.5 is Good if PM2.5 levels are between 0–10 µg/m³, Fair between 10–20 µg/m³, Moderate between 20–25 µg/m³, Poor between 25–50 µg/m³, Very Poor between 50–75 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor between 75–800 µg/m³.
Fair
NO2
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NO₂ levels are considered Good at 0–40 µg/m³, Fair at 40–90 µg/m³, Moderate at 90–120 µg/m³, Poor at 120–230 µg/m³, Very Poor at 230–340 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 340–1000 µg/m³.
Good
SO2
[?]
SO₂ levels indicate Good air quality at 0–100 µg/m³, Fair at 100–200 µg/m³, Moderate at 200–350 µg/m³, Poor at 350–500 µg/m³, Very Poor at 500–750 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 750–1250 µg/m³.
Good
O₃
[?]
For O₃, the air is Good at 0–50 µg/m³, Fair at 50–100 µg/m³, Moderate at 100–130 µg/m³, Poor at 130–240 µg/m³, Very Poor at 240–380 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 380–800 µg/m³.
Fair
Air Quality Rating
[?]
Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
86
Air Quality Description
In Assemini, Italy, the air quality generally offers a comfortable environment for expats and retirees seeking cleaner air. The levels of particulate matter are reasonably low, with finer particles present at moderate concentrations, reflecting only occasional concerns. The presence of nitrogen and sulfur oxides—common pollutants from industrial activities—is notably minimal, enhancing the fresh, breathable quality of the air. Ozone levels hover near moderate, typically peaking during warmer seasons, which merits mild attention. Overall, Assemini upholds a commendable standard of air purity conducive to health and well-being.
In Assemini, Italy, the air quality generally offers a comfortable environment for expats and retirees seeking cleaner air. The levels of particulate matter are reasonably low, with finer particles present at moderate concentrations, reflecting only occasional concerns. The presence of nitrogen and sulfur oxides—common pollutants from industrial activities—is notably minimal, enhancing the fresh, breathable quality of the air. Ozone levels hover near moderate, typically peaking during warmer seasons, which merits mild attention. Overall, Assemini upholds a commendable standard of air purity conducive to health and well-being.
Town Descriptions
Getting There
Assemini is well-connected to major transport networks. It is approximately 8 minutes from Cagliari Elmas Airport and offers good proximity to Alghero Fertilia Airport. There are two train stations nearby, facilitating regional travel, with decent infrastructure rated at 64 out of 100, supported by local road connections.
Getting Around
Local Cuisine
Assemini, a town located in the Sardinia region, boasts a vibrant culinary scene deeply rooted in traditional Sardinian cuisine. Local dishes such as porceddu, a spit-roasted suckling pig, and lumache, snails stuffed with pecorino and garlic, exemplify the area’s rich gastronomic heritage. Other distinctive offerings include salsiccia sarda (Sardinian sausage) and zuppa gallurese, a flavorful lamb stock layered with cheeses and bread. The pasta varieties such as malloreddus and fregula further showcase the local ingredients, complemented by signature Sardinian cheeses like pecorino and fresh ricotta.
The dining options in Assemini reflect a blend of local and international influences, benefiting from its Mediterranean location. Restaurants feature not only traditional Sardinian fare but also embrace flavors from Arabic and Spanish cuisines, often utilizing saffron in various dishes. However, within Assemini itself, there are no Michelin-starred restaurants specifically reported, though the broader region is known for its culinary rigor, and nearby areas may contain starred establishments for those seeking high-end dining experiences. In summary, Assemini presents an authentic taste of Sardinian culinary traditions alongside diverse dining experiences.
Shopping Overview
The shopping landscape features local boutiques, artisan shops, and markets focusing on traditional crafts, textiles, and regional foods. Various supermarkets cater to everyday needs, while shopping centres provide an array of retail options. Expats and retirees may find diverse choices in both specialised stores and larger venues, ensuring a comprehensive shopping experience that reflects the local culture and lifestyle.
Neighborhoods
Green Areas and Parks
In the town of Assemini, Sardegna, notable outdoor activities include visits to Parco Naturale Regionale Di Gutturu Mannu, a key regional park providing extensive natural landscapes for walking and exploration. Hiking trails such as the “Flumini Mannu – Santa Gilla” offer scenic routes for enthusiasts. The area also includes several running circuits like “Mezza Maratona Assemini”, catering to both casual runners and avid hikers. The local terrain supports various outdoor pursuits suitable for both short excursions and more extended nature walks.
✅ Pros
– Mild Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters.
– Rich cultural heritage and historical landmarks to explore.
– Opportunities for community integration and local events participation.
– Access to quality healthcare services and facilities nearby.
– Good air quality conducive to a healthy lifestyle.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger cities.
– Non-touristy environment for a more authentic Italian experience.
– Relatively good infrastructure for transportation and commuting.
– Local cuisine features fresh, authentic Sardinian culinary traditions.
– Strong sense of community among residents and locals.
❌ Cons
– Limited healthcare quality score may raise concerns for some.
– Unemployment rate higher than the national average.
– Internet download speeds may not meet all needs.
– Some cultural events may feel infrequent or underwhelming.
– Public transportation options can be limited and infrequent.
– Smaller local shops may lack variety compared to larger cities.
– Weather can be too hot for some during summer months.
– Limited educational facilities for families with children.
– Limited nightlife options may not suit younger residents.
– Non-touristic means fewer amenities and services for expats.
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