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Bari overview
Bari (orange) and the other large cities of Italy
Bari lies in Apulia in Italy at 41.12°N, 16.87°E, about 5 m above sea level. The local time zone is Europe/Rome (UTC+2); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Florence (367,150) and larger than Catania (311,584). The largest city in Italy is Rome with 2,318,895 people; the capital, Rome, has 2,318,895.
The national capital, Rome, is about 373 km away; the nearest large city is Taranto, 80 km from Bari.
Italy as a whole has a live population of 58,858,426 (-0.4% a year) and ranks #25 of 238 countries — see the Italy population page for the full statistics and the Italy atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Bari
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Taranto Apulia | 80 km | 198,585 |
| Foggia Apulia | 116 km | 137,032 |
| Salerno Campania | 181 km | 125,797 |
Largest cities in Italy
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bari?
Bari has about 316,491 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Bari the capital of Italy?
No. The capital of Italy is Rome (2,318,895 people), about 373 km away. Bari is the 9th largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Bari compared with the rest of Italy?
Its 316,491 residents are 0.5% of the 58,858,426 people living in Italy today. Rome is larger with 2,318,895 people.
Where is Bari?
In Apulia, Italy, at latitude 41.12 and longitude 16.87, 5 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Taranto (80 km), Foggia (116 km), Salerno (181 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Bari Population 2026 — Italy. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/italy/bari/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/italy/bari/">Bari Population 2026 — Italy</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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