Sassari Population 2026
Sassari has a population of 91,895, making it the #50 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Sardinia. Roughly 0.2% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
91,895
Rank in Italy
#50
Coordinates
40.73°N, 8.56°E
~225 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
355 km
220 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Sardinia
Cities near Sassari
FAQ
What is the population of Sassari?
Sassari has a population of 91,895 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #50 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Sassari in?
Sassari is located in Sardinia, Italy.
Is Sassari the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 355 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.