Catanzaro Population 2026
Catanzaro has a population of 78,970, making it the #66 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Calabria. Roughly 0.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
78,970
Rank in Italy
#66
Coordinates
38.88°N, 16.60°E
~320 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
481 km
299 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Calabria
| City | Population | Rank in Italy |
|---|---|---|
| Reggio Calabria | 182,455 | #20 |
| Lamezia Terme | 70,501 | #82 |
| Crotone | 64,603 | #89 |
| Cosenza | 63,852 | #91 |
| Rossano Stazione | 23,824 | #343 |
| Quattromiglia | 22,889 | #367 |
| Castrovillari | 20,334 | #430 |
| Sambiase | 20,000 | #439 |
Cities near Catanzaro
- Lamezia Terme70,501 people · ~27 km away
- Sambiase20,000 people · ~29 km away
- San Giovanni in Fiore17,358 people · ~42 km away
- Vibo Valentia19,263 people · ~49 km away
- Crotone64,603 people · ~51 km away
- Cosenza63,852 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Catanzaro?
Catanzaro has a population of 78,970 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #66 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Catanzaro in?
Catanzaro is located in Calabria, Italy.
Is Catanzaro the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 481 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.