Mara is a village and comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Sassari in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy, located about 140 kilometres (87 mi) northwest of Cagliari and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) south of Sassari. It has 518 inhabitants.
Mara borders the municipalities of Cossoine, Padria, and Pozzomaggiore.
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Demographics
As of 2026, the population is 518, of which 48.5% are male, and 51.5% are female. Minors make up 10.0% of the population, and seniors make up 40.9%.
Immigration
As of 2025, immigrants make up 2.3% of the population. The 5 largest foreign countries of birth are Germany, Russia, Switzerland, Georgia, and Slovakia.
Sights
Religious buildings
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Bonu Ighinu
Church of Saint John
Church of Saint Cross
Caves
Cave of Sa Ucca de su Tintirriolu
Cave of Filiestru
