Alghero Population 2026

Alghero has a population of 34,261, making it the #226 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Sardinia. Roughly 0.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 68× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

34,261

Rank in Italy

#226

Coordinates

40.56°N, 8.32°E

~7 m elevation · Europe/Rome

Distance to capital (Rome)

381 km

237 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Sardinia

City	Population	Rank in Italy
Cagliari	149,257	#23
Sassari	91,895	#50
Quartu Sant'Elena	66,620	#85
Olbia	60,345	#98
Nuoro	35,948	#212
Oristano	31,671	#256
Assemini	25,257	#318
Selargius	23,285	#357

Cities near Alghero

Sassari91,895 people · ~27 km away
Porto Torres21,653 people · ~31 km away
Oristano31,671 people · ~77 km away
Nuoro35,948 people · ~89 km away
Olbia60,345 people · ~107 km away
Iglesias22,659 people · ~140 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Alghero?

Alghero has a population of 34,261 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #226 biggest city in Italy.

What region is Alghero in?

Alghero is located in Sardinia, Italy.

Is Alghero the capital of Italy?

No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 381 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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