Nardò Population 2026

Nardò has a population of 29,668, making it the #274 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Apulia. Roughly 0.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 78× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

29,668

Rank in Italy

#274

Coordinates

40.18°N, 18.03°E

~45 m elevation · Europe/Rome

Distance to capital (Rome)

501 km

311 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 Nardò

Copertino23,489 people · ~10 km away
Galatina19,569 people · ~12 km away
Casarano19,359 people · ~22 km away
Lecce80,695 people · ~23 km away
Manduria27,411 people · ~41 km away
Mesagne26,497 people · ~46 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nardò?

Nardò has a population of 29,668 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #274 biggest city in Italy.

What region is Nardò in?

Nardò is located in Apulia, Italy.

Is Nardò the capital of Italy?

No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 501 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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