Macerata Population 2026
Macerata has a population of 30,842, making it the #267 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in The Marches. Roughly 0.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 75× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
30,842
Rank in Italy
#267
Coordinates
43.30°N, 13.45°E
~315 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
174 km
108 miles, straight line
Other big cities in The Marches
| City | Population | Rank in Italy |
|---|---|---|
| Ancona | 89,994 | #51 |
| Pesaro | 77,241 | #68 |
| Fano | 60,978 | #95 |
| San Benedetto del Tronto | 45,873 | #155 |
| Civitanova Marche | 42,251 | #173 |
| Ascoli Piceno | 41,741 | #177 |
| Jesi | 36,985 | #204 |
| Senigallia | 30,882 | #264 |
Cities near Macerata
- Tolentino16,504 people · ~17 km away
- Civitanova Marche42,251 people · ~22 km away
- Porto Sant'Elpidio22,233 people · ~25 km away
- Fermo18,109 people · ~27 km away
- Jesi36,985 people · ~30 km away
- Porto San Giorgio15,558 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Macerata?
Macerata has a population of 30,842 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #267 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Macerata in?
Macerata is located in The Marches, Italy.
Is Macerata the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 174 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.