Benevento Population 2026
Benevento has a population of 58,418, making it the #102 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Campania. Roughly 0.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
58,418
Rank in Italy
#102
Coordinates
41.13°N, 14.78°E
~135 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
207 km
129 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Campania
| City | Population | Rank in Italy |
|---|---|---|
| Naples | 909,048 | #3 |
| Salerno | 125,797 | #29 |
| Torre del Greco | 85,332 | #55 |
| Pozzuoli | 81,231 | #61 |
| Giugliano in Campania | 80,269 | #65 |
| Fuorigrotta | 76,521 | #69 |
| Casoria | 73,918 | #76 |
| Caserta | 72,844 | #78 |
Cities near Benevento
- Avellino48,104 people · ~24 km away
- Maddaloni34,546 people · ~35 km away
- Caserta72,844 people · ~38 km away
- Marcianise40,239 people · ~42 km away
- Nocera Inferiore45,608 people · ~44 km away
- Santa Maria Capua Vetere31,743 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Benevento?
Benevento has a population of 58,418 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #102 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Benevento in?
Benevento is located in Campania, Italy.
Is Benevento the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 207 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.