Ragusa Population 2026

Ragusa has a population of 74,251, making it the #75 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Sicily. Roughly 0.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

74,251

Rank in Italy

#75

Coordinates

36.93°N, 14.72°E

~502 m elevation · Europe/Rome

Distance to capital (Rome)

584 km

363 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sicily

City	Population	Rank in Italy
Palermo	648,260	#5
Catania	311,584	#10
Messina	219,948	#12
Siracusa	121,605	#31
Marsala	77,915	#67
Gela	75,001	#72
Trapani	67,531	#84
Caltanissetta	62,797	#92

Cities near Ragusa

Modica54,456 people · ~8 km away
Comiso26,298 people · ~11 km away
Vittoria50,852 people · ~18 km away
Pozzallo18,166 people · ~24 km away
Avola28,666 people · ~37 km away
Niscemi26,893 people · ~38 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Ragusa?

Ragusa has a population of 74,251 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #75 biggest city in Italy.

What region is Ragusa in?

Ragusa is located in Sicily, Italy.

Is Ragusa the capital of Italy?

No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 584 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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