Campobasso Population 2026

Campobasso has a population of 49,230, making it the #137 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Molise. Roughly 0.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 47× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

49,230

Rank in Italy

#137

Coordinates

41.56°N, 14.67°E

~701 m elevation · Europe/Rome

Distance to capital (Rome)

183 km

114 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Molise

City	Population	Rank in Italy
Termoli	31,044	#262
Isernia	16,945	#526

Cities near Campobasso

Isernia16,945 people · ~36 km away
Benevento58,418 people · ~49 km away
San Salvo17,123 people · ~54 km away
Termoli31,044 people · ~56 km away
Lucera32,222 people · ~56 km away
Caserta72,844 people · ~61 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Campobasso?

Campobasso has a population of 49,230 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #137 biggest city in Italy.

What region is Campobasso in?

Campobasso is located in Molise, Italy.

Is Campobasso the capital of Italy?

No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 183 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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