Augusta Population 2026

Augusta has a population of 30,723, making it the #269 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Sicily. Roughly 0.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 75× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

30,723

Rank in Italy

#269

Coordinates

37.24°N, 15.22°E

~15 m elevation · Europe/Rome

Distance to capital (Rome)

567 km

352 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 Augusta

Floridia22,089 people · ~18 km away
Siracusa121,605 people · ~19 km away
Lentini24,102 people · ~20 km away
Catania311,584 people · ~31 km away
Misterbianco45,542 people · ~36 km away
Avola28,666 people · ~38 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Augusta?

Augusta has a population of 30,723 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #269 biggest city in Italy.

What region is Augusta in?

Augusta is located in Sicily, Italy.

Is Augusta the capital of Italy?

No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 567 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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