Largest Cities in Calabria

Top 59 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Calabria

1 Reggio Calabria 182,455

2 Catanzaro 78,970

3 Lamezia Terme 70,501

4 Crotone 64,603

5 Cosenza 63,852

6 Nicastro 40,000

7 Rossano Stazione 23,824

8 Quattromiglia 22,889

9 Castrovillari 20,334

10 Sambiase 20,000

11 Vibo Valentia 19,263

12 Gioia Tauro 18,769

13 Palmi 18,556

14 San Giovanni in Fiore 17,358

15 Siderno 15,651

16 Corigliano Scalo 15,136

17 Cirò Marina 14,840

18 Villa San Giovanni 13,747

19 Pellaro 13,000

20 Rosarno 12,838

21 Paola 12,649

22 Taurianova 11,676

23 Cassano All'Ionio 11,560

24 Isola di Capo Rizzuto 11,045

25 Locri 10,486

26 Acri 9,862

27 Polistena 9,672

28 Melito di Porto Salvo 9,663

29 Cittanova 9,368

30 Scalea 9,344

31 Amantea 8,917

32 Mirto 8,684

33 Bagnara Calabra 8,505

34 Trebisacce 8,465

35 Bovalino Superiore 8,418

36 Cariati 8,255

37 Cutro 7,977

38 Pizzo 7,918

39 Marina di Schiavonea 7,743

40 Bovalino 7,514

41 Soverato Marina 6,990

42 Andreotta 6,763

43 Spezzano Albanese 6,525

44 Tropea 6,489

45 Praia a Mare 6,470

46 Serra San Bruno 6,202

47 Belvedere Marittimo 6,182

48 Mesoraca 6,158

49 Roccella Ionica 6,004

50 Cinquefrondi 5,988

51 Girifalco 5,874

52 Gioiosa Ionica 5,849

53 Marina di Gioiosa Ionica 5,756

54 Petilia Policastro 5,704

55 Roggiano Gravina 5,693

56 Corigliano Calabro 5,402

57 Rossano 5,194

58 Cotronei 5,121

59 Bisignano 5,055

The largest cities in Calabria represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Reggio Calabria leads with a population of 182,455, followed by Catanzaro and Lamezia Terme. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 03 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Reggio Calabria's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 03 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 5,988 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 460,381.

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