Potenza Population 2026
Potenza has a population of 56,433, making it the #108 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Basilicate. Roughly 0.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
56,433
Rank in Italy
#108
Coordinates
40.64°N, 15.81°E
~819 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
309 km
192 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Basilicate
| City | Population | Rank in Italy |
|---|---|---|
| Matera | 60,403 | #97 |
Cities near Potenza
- Altamura70,539 people · ~66 km away
- Matera60,403 people · ~67 km away
- Canosa di Puglia29,847 people · ~68 km away
- Cerignola54,056 people · ~70 km away
- Battipaglia47,104 people · ~70 km away
- Corato46,505 people · ~76 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Potenza?
Potenza has a population of 56,433 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #108 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Potenza in?
Potenza is located in Basilicate, Italy.
Is Potenza the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 309 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.