San Salvo Population 2026
San Salvo has a population of 17,123, making it the #516 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Abruzzo. It is about 135× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,123
Rank in Italy
#516
Coordinates
42.04°N, 14.73°E
~100 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
184 km
114 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Abruzzo
Cities near San Salvo
- Vasto41,409 people · ~8 km away
- Termoli31,044 people · ~22 km away
- Lanciano34,791 people · ~35 km away
- Campobasso49,230 people · ~54 km away
- Francavilla al Mare21,095 people · ~56 km away
- Chieti44,444 people · ~58 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Salvo?
San Salvo has a population of 17,123 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #516 biggest city in Italy.
What region is San Salvo in?
San Salvo is located in Abruzzo, Italy.
Is San Salvo the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 184 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.