Cosenza Population 2026
Cosenza has a population of 63,852, making it the #91 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Calabria. Roughly 0.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
63,852
Rank in Italy
#91
Coordinates
39.30°N, 16.25°E
~238 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
428 km
266 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Calabria
| City | Population | Rank in Italy |
|---|---|---|
| Reggio Calabria | 182,455 | #20 |
| Catanzaro | 78,970 | #66 |
| Lamezia Terme | 70,501 | #82 |
| Crotone | 64,603 | #89 |
| Rossano Stazione | 23,824 | #343 |
| Quattromiglia | 22,889 | #367 |
| Castrovillari | 20,334 | #430 |
| Sambiase | 20,000 | #439 |
Cities near Cosenza
- Quattromiglia22,889 people · ~5 km away
- Sambiase20,000 people · ~37 km away
- Lamezia Terme70,501 people · ~38 km away
- San Giovanni in Fiore17,358 people · ~39 km away
- Rossano Stazione23,824 people · ~47 km away
- Catanzaro78,970 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cosenza?
Cosenza has a population of 63,852 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #91 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Cosenza in?
Cosenza is located in Calabria, Italy.
Is Cosenza the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 428 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.