Santa Teresa Gallura (Gallurese: Lungoni, Sardinian: Lungone) is a town on the northern tip of Sardinia, on the Strait of Bonifacio, in the province of Sassari, Italy. The southern coast of French island Corsica can be seen from the beach. The city is one of several possible locations for the ancient city of Tibula.

Santa Teresa di Gallura
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Comune di Santa Teresa Gallura
Location of Santa Teresa di Gallura
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Santa Teresa di Gallura is located in Italy
Santa Teresa di Gallura
Santa Teresa di Gallura
Location of Santa Teresa di Gallura in Sardinia
Santa Teresa di Gallura is located in Sardinia
Santa Teresa di Gallura
Santa Teresa di Gallura
Santa Teresa di Gallura (Sardinia)
Coordinates: 41°15′N 9°11′E / 41.250°N 9.183°E / 41.250; 9.183
CountryItaly
RegionSardinia
ProvinceSassari (SS)
Government
 • MayorStefano Ilario Pisciottu
Area
 • Total101.19 km2 (39.07 sq mi)
Elevation
40 m (130 ft)
Population
 (30 November 2014)[1]
 • Total5,211
 • Density51/km2 (130/sq mi)
DemonymLungunesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
07028
Dialing code0789
Patron saintSanta Teresa
WebsiteOfficial website

It has a permanent population of about 5,000, increasing to 10,000 to 15,000 with summer tourism. The main town square has various tourist shops and restaurants; many of these close in the off-season. Immediately to the north of the town is Rena Bianca, Santa Teresa's beach.

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  1. ^ All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)
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