Nuoro Population 2026
Nuoro has a population of 35,948, making it the #212 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Sardinia. Roughly 0.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 65× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,948
Rank in Italy
#212
Coordinates
40.32°N, 9.33°E
~549 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
319 km
198 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sardinia
Cities near Nuoro
FAQ
What is the population of Nuoro?
Nuoro has a population of 35,948 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #212 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Nuoro in?
Nuoro is located in Sardinia, Italy.
Is Nuoro the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 319 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.