Explore the charm of Onifai, a delightful town nestled in the province of Nuoro, boasting a history that dates back to ancient times.
The archaeological evidence found in the area dates back to the pre-Nuragic, Nuragic, and Roman eras, narrating age-old tales of ancient civilizations.
In the Middle Ages, Onifai belonged to the Giudicato of Gallura and the curatorship of Orosei, before coming under the control of the Republic of Pisa in 1296 and later under Aragonese rule in 1323.
Incorporated into the barony of Orosei as a royal fiefdom, Onifai shared historical events until the abolition of the feudal system in 1839.
From 1927 to 1946, along with Galtellì, Loculi, and Irgoli, it formed a single municipal entity known as Irgoli – Galtellì.
- Foreign Population: According to ISTAT data as of December 31, 2010, there were 19 foreign residents in Onifai.
- Nationalities: The most represented nationality was Morocco with 1.45% of the resident population.
In Onifai, they speak the variant of Sardinian called Nuorese Baroniese, enriching the linguistic heritage of the region with its uniqueness and centuries-old tradition.
