Cagliari Population 2026
Cagliari has a population of 149,257, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Sardinia. Roughly 0.3% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
149,257
Rank in Italy
#23
Coordinates
39.23°N, 9.12°E
~6 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
412 km
256 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sardinia
Cities near Cagliari
- Monserrato20,193 people · ~4 km away
- Selargius23,285 people · ~5 km away
- Quartu Sant'Elena66,620 people · ~11 km away
- Assemini25,257 people · ~12 km away
- Iglesias22,659 people · ~51 km away
- Carbonia21,664 people · ~52 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cagliari?
Cagliari has a population of 149,257 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Cagliari in?
Cagliari is located in Sardinia, Italy.
Is Cagliari the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 412 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.