Caltanissetta Population 2026
Caltanissetta has a population of 62,797, making it the #92 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Sicily. Roughly 0.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
62,797
Rank in Italy
#92
Coordinates
37.49°N, 14.06°E
~568 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
507 km
315 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sicily
Cities near Caltanissetta
- San Cataldo22,079 people · ~7 km away
- Enna22,998 people · ~20 km away
- Canicattì32,918 people · ~24 km away
- Piazza Armerina17,736 people · ~30 km away
- Favara32,110 people · ~40 km away
- Licata36,537 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Caltanissetta?
Caltanissetta has a population of 62,797 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #92 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Caltanissetta in?
Caltanissetta is located in Sicily, Italy.
Is Caltanissetta the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 507 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.