Galatina Population 2026

Galatina has a population of 19,569, making it the #444 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Apulia. It is about 118× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

19,569

Rank in Italy

#444

Coordinates

40.17°N, 18.17°E

~75 m elevation · Europe/Rome

Distance to capital (Rome)

512 km

318 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Apulia

City	Population	Rank in Italy
Bari	316,491	#9
Taranto	198,585	#16
Foggia	137,032	#26
Andria	99,784	#45
Barletta	93,279	#48
Brindisi	87,141	#53
Lecce	80,695	#63
Altamura	70,539	#81

Cities near Galatina

Nardò29,668 people · ~12 km away
Copertino23,489 people · ~14 km away
Casarano19,359 people · ~18 km away
Lecce80,695 people · ~20 km away
Manduria27,411 people · ~52 km away
Mesagne26,497 people · ~53 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Galatina?

Galatina has a population of 19,569 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #444 biggest city in Italy.

What region is Galatina in?

Galatina is located in Apulia, Italy.

Is Galatina the capital of Italy?

No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 512 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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