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Catania, Sicily

Italy

Provincial capital37.4922° N, 15.0704° E

Catania is a city located in Italy, specifically in the province of Sicily. With a population of 311,584, it is one of the significant urban centers in the region.

Population311,584
ProvinceSicily
Coordinates37.4922° N, 15.0704° E
Elevation7 m
CountryItaly
Rank in Italy#10 of 62,991

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Nearest Airports

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Catania-Fontanarossa Airport

CTAInternational

2.8 km away

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Sigonella Navy Air Base

LICZRegional

16.5 km away

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Eagles Airfield

IT-0717Local

20 km away

About Catania

Catania is situated at coordinates 37.49223° latitude and 15.07041° longitude, in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 7 meters and operates within the Europe/Rome timezone. Nearby cities include Acireale, Paternò, and Misterbianco.

Catania ranks as the 10th largest city in Italy out of a total of 55,384 cities. Its population contributes to the country's total urban population of 60,524,739.

Cities in Sicily

The city is part of Sicily, ranking 2nd among 1,731 cities in the province. Other notable cities in the region include Palermo, Messina, and Siracusa. Catania has access to various amenities, including 7 hospitals, 251 schools, and 22 universities.

Palermo648,260Messina219,948Siracusa121,605Marsala77,915Gela75,001Ragusa74,251Trapani67,531Caltanissetta62,797Modica54,456Bagheria53,149

Nearby Cities

The area surrounding Catania includes 20 nearby cities and towns.

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diocese of CataniaPopulated place
2 km
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CibaliNeighborhood
2.7 km
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San NulloCity · 363 inhab.
4 km
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BicoccaCity · 19 inhab.
5.4 km
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CanalicchioCity · 7,329 inhab.
5.9 km
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MisterbiancoDistrict capital · 45,542 inhab.
6.1 km
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San Giovanni di GalermoCity
6.4 km
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CerzaCity · 3,124 inhab.
6.4 km
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Sant'Agata Li BattiatiDistrict capital · 9,828 inhab.
7.3 km
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Carrubazza-MottaCity · 3,170 inhab.
7.5 km
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BadalàCity · 13 inhab.
7.5 km
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Gravina di CataniaDistrict capital · 26,524 inhab.
7.6 km
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CannizzaroCity
7.8 km
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Tremestieri EtneoDistrict capital · 13,657 inhab.
8.1 km
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Fattoria Sole DelfinoVillage · 6 inhab.
8.3 km
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TrappetoNeighborhood
8.3 km
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Belvedere-Piano TavolaCity · 1,574 inhab.
8.4 km
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GallinaroCity · 38 inhab.
8.5 km
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San Gregorio di CataniaDistrict capital · 5,100 inhab.
9.1 km
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Zona ArtigianaleVillage
9.2 km

Universities in Catania

Catania is home to 1 universities and higher education institutions.

UniversityFoundedTypeQS
University of Catania1434——
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Explore Italy

Users can explore related content on the site, including other cities in Italy, comparisons between countries, city rankings, and a complete list of cities.

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Largest cities in Italy

#1 Rome2,318,895#2 Milan1,371,498#3 Naples909,048#4 Turin847,287#5 Palermo648,260
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Catania?

The population of Catania is 311,584.

In which province/state is Catania located?

Catania is located in the province of Sicily.

What are the coordinates of Catania?

The coordinates of Catania are 37.49223° latitude and 15.07041° longitude.

What is the elevation of Catania?

The elevation of Catania is 7 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Catania?

The nearest airport to Catania is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport.

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