Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
2.3M
Population
1,287 km2
Area
366 Mbps
Internet
21m
Elevation
UTC+01:00
Timezone
CIA (13km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Rome is the capital city and most populated comune (municipality) of Italy. It is also the administrative centre of the Lazio region and of the Metropolitan City of Rome. A special comune named Roma Capitale with 2,746,984 residents in 1,287.36 km2 (497.1 mi2), Rome is the third most populous city in the European Union by population within city ...
QUICK FACTS
Country
Lazio
Region
Europe
Population
2.3M
Timezone
UTC+01:00
Elevation
21 m
Status
Capital City
Airport
CIA
GPS
41.89, 12.51
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Food
2,963 restaurants mapped in Rome
Tech
366 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
A major city with a population of 2,318,895
INFRASTRUCTURE
33,861 total POIs 26.3 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
2,963
Cafes
1,975
Bars
578
Fast Food
827
Shopping
Supermarkets
664
Convenience
399
Shopping Malls
81
Healthcare
Hospitals
74
Clinics
219
Pharmacies
538
Education
Schools
748
Universities
132
Libraries
164
Recreation
Parks
2,962
Playgrounds
417
Sports
2,928
Cinemas
54
Museums
141
Theatres
103
Transport
Bus Stops
6,741
Train Stations
331
Fuel Stations
848
Services
Banks
437
ATMs
216
Post Offices
165
Police
156
Fire Stations
16
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
366 Mbps
Download
230 Mbps
Upload
8ms
Latency
200,116
Tests
58,862
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Apr - Oct
9°
J
11°
F
14°
M
18°
A
22°
M
26°
J
27°
J
26°
A
22°
S
18°
O
14°
N
11°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 18.1 C Range: 9.4 - 26.7 C Rain: 876 mm/year Sunshine: 3,554 h/year
CITY SCORES
98.3
Nomad Index
A
Livability
37.5
Culture
64.3
Overall
AIRPORT
CIA
Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport
13 km from center
~23 min ride
FUN FACTS
Rome is the capital city and most populated comune (municipality) of Italy.
A special comune named Roma Capitale with 2,746,984 residents in 1,287.36 km2 (497.1 mi2), Rome is the third most populous city in the European Union by population within city limits.
The Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, with a population of 4,223,885 residents, is the most populous metropolitan city in Italy.
Vatican City (the smallest country in the world and headquarters of the worldwide Catholic Church under the governance of the Holy See) is an independent country inside the city boundaries of Rome, the only existing example of a country within a city.
While Roman mythology dates the founding of Rome at around 753 BC, the site has been inhabited for much longer, making it a major human settlement for over three millennia and one of the oldest continuously occupied cities in Europe.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Rome known for?
Rome is a city in Lazio. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Rome?
Rome has an average download speed of 366 Mbps and upload speed of 230 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Rome?
Rome has an average year-round temperature of approximately 18.1 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Rome?
Rome is served by CIA (Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport), approximately 13 km from the city center.
What is the population of Rome?
The population of Rome is approximately 2.3M.
What infrastructure does Rome have?
Rome has 33,861 mapped points of interest, including 2,963 restaurants, 74 hospitals, 748 schools.
What country is Rome in?
Rome is located in Lazio.