Sulmona Population 2026

Sulmona has a population of 21,086, making it the #414 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Abruzzo. It is about 110× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,086

Rank in Italy

#414

Coordinates

42.05°N, 13.93°E

~405 m elevation · Europe/Rome

Distance to capital (Rome)

118 km

73 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Abruzzo

City	Population	Rank in Italy
Pescara	119,554	#35
Teramo	54,338	#113
Montesilvano	53,275	#119
Chieti	44,444	#166
Vasto	41,409	#179
Avezzano	37,808	#197
Lanciano	34,791	#217
L'Aquila	33,691	#234

Cities near Sulmona

Chieti44,444 people · ~39 km away
Avezzano37,808 people · ~41 km away
Lanciano34,791 people · ~43 km away
Sora23,758 people · ~45 km away
Francavilla al Mare21,095 people · ~51 km away
Pescara119,554 people · ~51 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sulmona?

Sulmona has a population of 21,086 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #414 biggest city in Italy.

What region is Sulmona in?

Sulmona is located in Abruzzo, Italy.

Is Sulmona the capital of Italy?

No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 118 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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