La Spezia Population 2026
La Spezia has a population of 93,288, making it the #47 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Liguria. Roughly 0.2% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
93,288
Rank in Italy
#47
Coordinates
44.10°N, 9.82°E
~3 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
329 km
204 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Liguria
Cities near La Spezia
- Sarzana20,435 people · ~11 km away
- Marina di Carrara25,000 people · ~19 km away
- Carrara58,666 people · ~22 km away
- Marina di Massa19,092 people · ~25 km away
- Massa64,783 people · ~26 km away
- Sestri Levante16,963 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of La Spezia?
La Spezia has a population of 93,288 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #47 biggest city in Italy.
What region is La Spezia in?
La Spezia is located in Liguria, Italy.
Is La Spezia the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 329 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.