Lucera Population 2026
Lucera has a population of 32,222, making it the #249 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Apulia. Roughly 0.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 72× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
32,222
Rank in Italy
#249
Coordinates
41.51°N, 15.34°E
~219 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
239 km
148 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Apulia
Cities near Lucera
- Foggia137,032 people · ~18 km away
- San Severo51,919 people · ~20 km away
- Manfredonia56,932 people · ~50 km away
- Cerignola54,056 people · ~54 km away
- Campobasso49,230 people · ~56 km away
- Termoli31,044 people · ~62 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lucera?
Lucera has a population of 32,222 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #249 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Lucera in?
Lucera is located in Apulia, Italy.
Is Lucera the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 239 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.