Siracusa Population 2026

Siracusa has a population of 121,605, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Sicily. Roughly 0.2% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

121,605

Rank in Italy

#31

Coordinates

37.08°N, 15.29°E

~17 m elevation · Europe/Rome

Distance to capital (Rome)

586 km

364 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
Marsala	77,915	#67
Gela	75,001	#72
Ragusa	74,251	#75
Trapani	67,531	#84
Caltanissetta	62,797	#92

Cities near Siracusa

Floridia22,089 people · ~12 km away
Augusta30,723 people · ~19 km away
Avola28,666 people · ~23 km away
Lentini24,102 people · ~35 km away
Catania311,584 people · ~50 km away
Ragusa74,251 people · ~53 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Siracusa?

Siracusa has a population of 121,605 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in Italy.

What region is Siracusa in?

Siracusa is located in Sicily, Italy.

Is Siracusa the capital of Italy?

No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 586 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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