Capri (town)
Town on the island of Capri, Italy
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Capri is a town and comune (municipality) situated on the island of Capri in the Metropolitan City of Naples in the region of Campania in Italy. It comprises the centre and east of the island, while the west belongs to Anacapri. It has 6,705 inhabitants.[2]
Capri | |
|---|---|
| Comune di Capri | |
Capri harbor (Marina Grande) and waterfront | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Capri Location within Italy  Capri Location within Campania | |
| Coordinates: 40°33′N 14°15′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Campania |
| Metropolitan city | Naples (NA) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Paolo Falco |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.06 km2 (1.57 sq mi) |
| Population (2026)[2] | |
• Total | 6,705 |
| • Density | 1,650/km2 (4,280/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Capresi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 80073 |
| Dialing code | 081 |
| Patron saint | Saint Constantius of Capri |
| Saint day | May 14 |
| Website | Official website |
Demographics
As of 2026, the population is 6,705, of which 49.8% are male, and 50.2% are female. Minors make up 11.4% of the population, and seniors make up 26.9%.[2]
Immigration
As of 2025, immigrants make up 15.1% of the population. The 5 largest foreign countries of birth are Sri Lanka, Ukraine, Romania, Albania, and Argentina.[5]
Main sights
Sights in the municipality include Via Camerelle, Via Krupp, Faraglioni, Arco Naturale, Villa Lysis, Villa Malaparte. The Palazzo a Mare are the most extensive Roman remains upon Capri's littoral zone.[6]
- Marina Grande, port of Capri
- Piazza Umberto I, the Piazzetta
- Certosa di San Giacomo, with a view to the port Marina Piccola
- Villa Jovis
Churches
- Chiesa di San Costanzo
- Chiesa di Santo Stefano
- Chiesa di Sant'Anna
- Chiesa di S. Michele
- Chiesa di S. Maria del soccorso
- Chiesa di S. Andrea
- Chiesa di Costantinopoli
- Cimitero acattolico di Capri
Economy
The international luxury linen clothing brand 100% Capri opened its first boutique in Capri in 2000.[7]
Transport
There are ferries and hydrofoil to the port of Capri from Naples' ports of Mergellina and Molo Beverello, Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi. From the port of Marina Grande, the Capri funicular climbs to Capri town above.
The nearest airport is Napoli-Capodichino Airport (NAP).
Gallery
View of Marina Grande from Anacapri
La Piazzetta
Clock tower at the Piazzetta
Funicular to Capri town
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