Orotelli () is a town and comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy, located about north of Cagliari and about west of Nuoro. It has 1,824 inhabitants.
The town is known for its traditional carnival costumes, including distinctive masks worn by the ''Thurpos''.
Orotelli borders the municipalities of Bono, Bottidda, Illorai, Oniferi, and Orani.
History Human presence in the area is testified as early as the Nuragic period. In the Middle Ages it was part of the Giudicato of Torres and then of that of Arborea, until falling to the Aragonese.
Demographics As of 2026, the population is 1,824, of which 49.8% are male, and 50.2% are female. Minors make up 13.9% of the population, and seniors make up 30.2%.
Immigration As of 2025, immigrants make up 4.0% of the population. The 5 largest foreign countries of birth are Germany, Belgium, France, Romania, and Morocco.
Main sights Parish church of San Giovanni Battista (1116), originally in Romanesque style. It has a 14th-century bell tower with a bas-relief decoration including figures and arcane symbols. Several nuraghes and Giants' graves
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