Catania Population 2026

Catania has a population of 311,584, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Sicily. Roughly 0.5% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 7.4× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

311,584

Rank in Italy

#10

Coordinates

37.49°N, 15.07°E

~7 m elevation · Europe/Rome

Distance to capital (Rome)

536 km

333 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sicily

City	Population	Rank in Italy
Palermo	648,260	#5
Messina	219,948	#12
Siracusa	121,605	#31
Marsala	77,915	#67
Gela	75,001	#72
Ragusa	74,251	#75
Trapani	67,531	#84
Caltanissetta	62,797	#92

Cities near Catania

Misterbianco45,542 people · ~6 km away
Acireale49,477 people · ~15 km away
Paternò46,030 people · ~17 km away
Lentini24,102 people · ~24 km away
Augusta30,723 people · ~31 km away
Floridia22,089 people · ~46 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Catania?

Catania has a population of 311,584 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Italy.

What region is Catania in?

Catania is located in Sicily, Italy.

Is Catania the capital of Italy?

No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 536 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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