Lecce Population 2026

Lecce has a population of 80,695, making it the #63 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Apulia. Roughly 0.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

80,695

Rank in Italy

#63

Coordinates

40.35°N, 18.17°E

~49 m elevation · Europe/Rome

Distance to capital (Rome)

504 km

313 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
Altamura	70,539	#81
Molfetta	59,557	#100

Cities near Lecce

Copertino23,489 people · ~14 km away
Galatina19,569 people · ~20 km away
Nardò29,668 people · ~23 km away
Brindisi87,141 people · ~37 km away
Casarano19,359 people · ~38 km away
Mesagne26,497 people · ~38 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lecce?

Lecce has a population of 80,695 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #63 biggest city in Italy.

What region is Lecce in?

Lecce is located in Apulia, Italy.

Is Lecce the capital of Italy?

No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 504 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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