Paternò Population 2026
Paternò has a population of 46,030, making it the #153 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Sicily. Roughly 0.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
46,030
Rank in Italy
#153
Coordinates
37.57°N, 14.90°E
~225 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
523 km
325 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sicily
Cities near Paternò
- Misterbianco45,542 people · ~11 km away
- Catania311,584 people · ~17 km away
- Acireale49,477 people · ~24 km away
- Lentini24,102 people · ~32 km away
- Augusta30,723 people · ~46 km away
- Caltagirone38,391 people · ~50 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Paternò?
Paternò has a population of 46,030 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #153 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Paternò in?
Paternò is located in Sicily, Italy.
Is Paternò the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 523 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.