Copertino Population 2026

Copertino has a population of 23,489, making it the #352 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Apulia. It is about 99× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Copertino (capital Rome shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
23,489
Rank in Italy
#352
Coordinates
40.27°N, 18.05°E
~34 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
498 km
309 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Apulia

CityPopulationRank in Italy
Bari316,491#9
Taranto198,585#16
Foggia137,032#26
Andria99,784#45
Barletta93,279#48
Brindisi87,141#53
Lecce80,695#63
Altamura70,539#81

Cities near Copertino

  • Nardò29,668 people · ~10 km away
  • Lecce80,695 people · ~14 km away
  • Galatina19,569 people · ~14 km away
  • Casarano19,359 people · ~30 km away
  • Manduria27,411 people · ~38 km away
  • Mesagne26,497 people · ~38 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Copertino?
Copertino has a population of 23,489 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #352 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Copertino in?
Copertino is located in Apulia, Italy.
Is Copertino the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 498 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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