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Naples (orange) and the other large cities of Italy
Naples lies in Campania in Italy at 40.85°N, 14.27°E, about 17 m above sea level. The local time zone is Europe/Rome (UTC+2); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Milan (1,371,498) and larger than Turin (847,287). 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 187 km away; the nearest large city is Salerno, 48 km from Naples.
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 Naples
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Salerno Campania | 48 km | 125,797 |
| Foggia Apulia | 127 km | 137,032 |
| Pescara Abruzzo | 179 km | 119,554 |
| RomeCapital Lazio | 187 km | 2,318,895 |
| Acilia-Castel Fusano-Ostia Antica Lazio | 191 km | 129,362 |
Largest cities in Italy
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Naples?
Naples has about 909,048 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Naples the capital of Italy?
No. The capital of Italy is Rome (2,318,895 people), about 187 km away. Naples is the 3rd largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Naples compared with the rest of Italy?
Its 909,048 residents are 1.5% of the 58,858,426 people living in Italy today. Rome is larger with 2,318,895 people.
Where is Naples?
In Campania, Italy, at latitude 40.85 and longitude 14.27, 17 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Salerno (48 km), Foggia (127 km), Pescara (179 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Naples Population 2026 — Italy. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/italy/naples/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/italy/naples/">Naples 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.
City populations are GeoNames figures (CC BY 4.0): the latest official census or estimate for the city proper — the municipality, not the wider metropolitan area — so they can differ from "metro area" numbers you see elsewhere. Country populations are live Glostats estimates from the UN World Population Prospects. Distances are great-circle distances between city centres. Page generated 2026-10-20. More about our data.