Iglesias Population 2026
Iglesias has a population of 22,659, making it the #376 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Sardinia. It is about 102× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,659
Rank in Italy
#376
Coordinates
39.31°N, 8.54°E
~200 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
442 km
274 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sardinia
Cities near Iglesias
- Carbonia21,664 people · ~16 km away
- Assemini25,257 people · ~40 km away
- Cagliari149,257 people · ~51 km away
- Monserrato20,193 people · ~53 km away
- Selargius23,285 people · ~54 km away
- Quartu Sant'Elena66,620 people · ~62 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Iglesias?
Iglesias has a population of 22,659 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #376 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Iglesias in?
Iglesias is located in Sardinia, Italy.
Is Iglesias the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 442 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.