Foggia Population 2026
Foggia has a population of 137,032, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Apulia. Roughly 0.2% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
137,032
Rank in Italy
#26
Coordinates
41.46°N, 15.55°E
~76 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
257 km
160 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Apulia
Cities near Foggia
- Lucera32,222 people · ~18 km away
- San Severo51,919 people · ~29 km away
- Cerignola54,056 people · ~36 km away
- Manfredonia56,932 people · ~36 km away
- Canosa di Puglia29,847 people · ~51 km away
- Barletta93,279 people · ~63 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Foggia?
Foggia has a population of 137,032 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Foggia in?
Foggia is located in Apulia, Italy.
Is Foggia the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 257 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.