Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
909K
Population
119 km2
Area
328 Mbps
Internet
17m
Elevation
UTC+01:00
Timezone
NAP (4km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Naples is the regional capital of Campania, Italy. With a population of 908,082 within the city's administrative limits, it is the largest city in southern Italy and the third-largest city of Italy after Rome and Milan, while its province-level municipality is the third most populous metropolitan city in Italy with a population of 2,958,410 resi...
QUICK FACTS
Country
Campania
Region
Europe
Population
909K
Timezone
UTC+01:00
Elevation
17 m
Airport
NAP
GPS
40.85, 14.27
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Infrastructure
14,793 points of interest mapped in Naples — 124 per km2
Tech
328 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
Economy
41% cheaper than New York City based on overall cost of living index
Travel
NAP airport just 4 km from the city center
INFRASTRUCTURE
14,793 total POIs 124.3 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
1,190
Cafes
716
Bars
602
Fast Food
318
Shopping
Supermarkets
380
Convenience
221
Shopping Malls
38
Healthcare
Hospitals
64
Clinics
76
Pharmacies
343
Education
Schools
509
Universities
41
Libraries
34
Recreation
Parks
1,965
Playgrounds
136
Sports
848
Cinemas
26
Museums
88
Theatres
57
Transport
Bus Stops
1,565
Train Stations
194
Fuel Stations
517
Services
Banks
214
ATMs
77
Post Offices
115
Police
98
Fire Stations
6
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
328 Mbps
Download
196 Mbps
Upload
12ms
Latency
166,231
Tests
43,537
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Apr - Oct
11°
J
12°
F
14°
M
18°
A
22°
M
25°
J
26°
J
25°
A
22°
S
18°
O
14°
N
12°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 18.1 C Range: 10.5 - 25.7 C Rain: 977 mm/year Sunshine: 3,606 h/year
CITY SCORES
99.2
Nomad Index
B
Livability
37.5
Culture
58.0
Overall
COST OF LIVING
CIndex relative to New York City (NYC = 100)
59.0
Overall
41% cheaper than NYC
25.1
Rent
75% cheaper than NYC
59.0
Groceries
41% cheaper than NYC
61.4
Restaurants
39% cheaper than NYC
AIRPORT
NAP
Naples International Airport
4 km from center
Very close — ~6 min ride
FUN FACTS
Naples is the regional capital of Campania, Italy.
Naples also plays a key role in international diplomacy, since it is home to NATO's Allied Joint Force Command Naples and the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean.
Founded by Greeks in the first millennium BCE, Naples is one of the oldest continuously inhabited urban areas in the world.
In the eighth century BCE, a colony known as Parthenope (Ancient Greek: Παρθενόπη) was established on the Pizzofalcone hill.
In the sixth century BCE, it was refounded as Neápolis.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Naples known for?
Naples is a city in Campania. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Naples?
Naples has an average download speed of 328 Mbps and upload speed of 196 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Naples?
Naples has an average year-round temperature of approximately 18.1 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Naples?
Naples is served by NAP (Naples International Airport), approximately 4 km from the city center.
What is the population of Naples?
The population of Naples is approximately 909K.
What infrastructure does Naples have?
Naples has 14,793 mapped points of interest, including 1,190 restaurants, 64 hospitals, 509 schools.
What country is Naples in?
Naples is located in Campania.