Acireale Population 2026

Acireale has a population of 49,477, making it the #136 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Sicily. Roughly 0.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 47× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.

Location of Acireale (capital Rome shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

49,477

Rank in Italy

#136

Coordinates

37.61°N, 15.17°E

~161 m elevation · Europe/Rome

Distance to capital (Rome)

527 km

327 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sicily

City	Population	Rank in Italy
Palermo	648,260	#5
Catania	311,584	#10
Messina	219,948	#12
Siracusa	121,605	#31
Marsala	77,915	#67
Gela	75,001	#72
Ragusa	74,251	#75
Trapani	67,531	#84

Cities near Acireale

Catania311,584 people · ~15 km away
Misterbianco45,542 people · ~17 km away
Paternò46,030 people · ~24 km away
Lentini24,102 people · ~39 km away
Augusta30,723 people · ~41 km away
Floridia22,089 people · ~58 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Acireale?

Acireale has a population of 49,477 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #136 biggest city in Italy.

What region is Acireale in?

Acireale is located in Sicily, Italy.

Is Acireale the capital of Italy?

No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 527 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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