Taranto Population 2026
Taranto has a population of 198,585, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Apulia. Roughly 0.3% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
198,585
Rank in Italy
#16
Coordinates
40.46°N, 17.25°E
~15 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
427 km
265 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Apulia
Cities near Taranto
- Massafra30,875 people · ~17 km away
- Grottaglie31,320 people · ~18 km away
- Martina Franca37,685 people · ~28 km away
- Francavilla Fontana33,415 people · ~30 km away
- Manduria27,411 people · ~34 km away
- Ostuni24,157 people · ~41 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Taranto?
Taranto has a population of 198,585 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Taranto in?
Taranto is located in Apulia, Italy.
Is Taranto the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 427 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.