Altamura Population 2026

Altamura has a population of 70,539, making it the #81 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Apulia. Roughly 0.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

70,539

Rank in Italy

#81

Coordinates

40.83°N, 16.55°E

~467 m elevation · Europe/Rome

Distance to capital (Rome)

357 km

222 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Apulia

City	Population	Rank in Italy
Bari	316,491	#9
Taranto	198,585	#16
Foggia	137,032	#26
Andria	99,784	#45
Barletta	93,279	#48
Brindisi	87,141	#53
Lecce	80,695	#63
Molfetta	59,557	#100

Cities near Altamura

Matera60,403 people · ~18 km away
Bitonto51,661 people · ~34 km away
Corato46,505 people · ~38 km away
Molfetta59,557 people · ~42 km away
Bari316,491 people · ~42 km away
Bisceglie55,385 people · ~46 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Altamura?

Altamura has a population of 70,539 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #81 biggest city in Italy.

What region is Altamura in?

Altamura is located in Apulia, Italy.

Is Altamura the capital of Italy?

No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 357 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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