Albenga Population 2026

Albenga has a population of 17,103, making it the #517 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Liguria. It is about 136× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,103

Rank in Italy

#517

Coordinates

44.05°N, 8.22°E

~5 m elevation · Europe/Rome

Distance to capital (Rome)

424 km

263 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Liguria

City	Population	Rank in Italy
Genoa	580,097	#6
La Spezia	93,288	#47
Savona	61,345	#94
Sanremo	47,043	#147
Imperia	42,328	#172
Rapallo	26,993	#292
Chiavari	26,572	#301
Ventimiglia	24,120	#334

Cities near Albenga

Imperia42,328 people · ~23 km away
Savona61,345 people · ~35 km away
Sanremo47,043 people · ~44 km away
Mondovì21,880 people · ~50 km away
Ventimiglia24,120 people · ~57 km away
Cuneo55,980 people · ~65 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Albenga?

Albenga has a population of 17,103 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #517 biggest city in Italy.

What region is Albenga in?

Albenga is located in Liguria, Italy.

Is Albenga the capital of Italy?

No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 424 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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