Gela Population 2026
Gela has a population of 75,001, making it the #72 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Sicily. Roughly 0.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
75,001
Rank in Italy
#72
Coordinates
37.07°N, 14.24°E
~46 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
556 km
345 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sicily
Cities near Gela
- Niscemi26,893 people · ~16 km away
- Licata36,537 people · ~27 km away
- Vittoria50,852 people · ~29 km away
- Caltagirone38,391 people · ~30 km away
- Comiso26,298 people · ~35 km away
- Piazza Armerina17,736 people · ~36 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gela?
Gela has a population of 75,001 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #72 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Gela in?
Gela is located in Sicily, Italy.
Is Gela the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 556 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.