Reggio Calabria Population 2026
Reggio Calabria has a population of 182,455, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Calabria. Roughly 0.3% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
182,455
Rank in Italy
#20
Coordinates
38.11°N, 15.66°E
~31 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
499 km
310 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Calabria
| City | Population | Rank in Italy |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sambiase | 20,000 | #439 |
Cities near Reggio Calabria
- Messina219,948 people · ~13 km away
- Palmi18,556 people · ~32 km away
- Milazzo31,771 people · ~39 km away
- Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto34,598 people · ~39 km away
- Gioia Tauro18,769 people · ~41 km away
- Siderno15,651 people · ~58 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Reggio Calabria?
Reggio Calabria has a population of 182,455 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Reggio Calabria in?
Reggio Calabria is located in Calabria, Italy.
Is Reggio Calabria the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 499 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.