Santa Maria Capua Vetere Population 2026
Santa Maria Capua Vetere has a population of 31,743, making it the #254 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Campania. Roughly 0.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 73× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,743
Rank in Italy
#254
Coordinates
41.08°N, 14.25°E
~36 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
171 km
106 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Campania
| City | Population | Rank in Italy |
|---|---|---|
| Naples | 909,048 | #3 |
| Salerno | 125,797 | #29 |
| Torre del Greco | 85,332 | #55 |
| Pozzuoli | 81,231 | #61 |
| Giugliano in Campania | 80,269 | #65 |
| Fuorigrotta | 76,521 | #69 |
| Casoria | 73,918 | #76 |
| Caserta | 72,844 | #78 |
Cities near Santa Maria Capua Vetere
- Caserta72,844 people · ~7 km away
- Marcianise40,239 people · ~7 km away
- Maddaloni34,546 people · ~12 km away
- Aversa52,974 people · ~13 km away
- Giugliano in Campania80,269 people · ~18 km away
- Afragola64,470 people · ~18 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Maria Capua Vetere?
Santa Maria Capua Vetere has a population of 31,743 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #254 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Santa Maria Capua Vetere in?
Santa Maria Capua Vetere is located in Campania, Italy.
Is Santa Maria Capua Vetere the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 171 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.