Province of Cagliari

The Province of Cagliari was an administrative district in southern Sardinia with 71 municipalities stretching from coastal towns to inland areas. The territory included broad plains along the shore, lagoons with salt ponds, and hilly interior with villages.

The province was created in 1859 as part of administrative reforms in the Kingdom of Sardinia before Italian unification. It played a key role in transforming Sardinia from a kingdom into a modern state.

The territory holds traces of different civilizations across its villages and countryside. You find Roman remains, ancient shepherding grounds, and medieval fortifications that still shape how the land looks today.

The area is served by several major transport hubs, including Cagliari-Elmas Airport, the port, and railway connections across the region. Visitors can reach different places using local transit or by renting a car.

The area holds extensive salt ponds that have been used for centuries and remain active today. These white formations spread across the flat coastal sections and give this landscape a distinctive look.

Location: Sardinia

Inception: October 23, 1859

Capital city: Cagliari

Shares border with: Province of Carbonia-Iglesias, Province of Medio Campidano, Province of Nuoro, Province of Ogliastra, Province of Oristano

Website: http://provincia.cagliari.it

GPS coordinates: 39.21920,9.11722

Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:24