Avola Population 2026

Avola has a population of 28,666, making it the #283 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Sicily. It is about 81× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

28,666

Rank in Italy

#283

Coordinates

36.91°N, 15.14°E

~40 m elevation · Europe/Rome

Distance to capital (Rome)

598 km

371 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 Avola

Floridia22,089 people · ~20 km away
Siracusa121,605 people · ~23 km away
Pozzallo18,166 people · ~33 km away
Modica54,456 people · ~34 km away
Ragusa74,251 people · ~37 km away
Augusta30,723 people · ~38 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Avola?

Avola has a population of 28,666 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #283 biggest city in Italy.

What region is Avola in?

Avola is located in Sicily, Italy.

Is Avola the capital of Italy?

No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 598 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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