Palmi Population 2026
Palmi has a population of 18,556, making it the #471 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Calabria. It is about 125× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,556
Rank in Italy
#471
Coordinates
38.36°N, 15.85°E
~228 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
485 km
301 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Calabria
| City | Population | Rank in Italy |
|---|---|---|
| Reggio Calabria | 182,455 | #20 |
| Catanzaro | 78,970 | #66 |
| Lamezia Terme | 70,501 | #82 |
| Crotone | 64,603 | #89 |
| Cosenza | 63,852 | #91 |
| Rossano Stazione | 23,824 | #343 |
| Quattromiglia | 22,889 | #367 |
| Castrovillari | 20,334 | #430 |
Cities near Palmi
- Gioia Tauro18,769 people · ~8 km away
- Messina219,948 people · ~32 km away
- Reggio Calabria182,455 people · ~32 km away
- Siderno15,651 people · ~40 km away
- Vibo Valentia19,263 people · ~41 km away
- Milazzo31,771 people · ~56 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Palmi?
Palmi has a population of 18,556 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #471 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Palmi in?
Palmi is located in Calabria, Italy.
Is Palmi the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 485 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.