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Naples, Illinois

Town · Population 97 · #1234 in Illinois
Naples, Illinois

Naples is the regional capital of Campania, southern Italy. With a population of 905,050 within the city's administrative limits as of 2026, it is the largest city in southern Italy and the third-largest city in Italy after Rome and Milan, while its province-level municipality is the third most populous metropolitan city in Italy with a population of 2,954,847 residents – or the second largest according to OECD data.

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About Naples

Set in the western part of Illinois, Naples is a tiny community with an estimated population of 97.

Officially, Naples is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.6 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 162 residents per square mile.

What Makes Naples Unique

  • One of 7 places in the US named Naples — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
  • With 97 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
  • Positioned in western Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeTown
Population (2024)97
Rank in state#1234 of 1,294
Land area0.6 sq mi
Density162/sq mi
Coordinates39.7535, -90.6069

🗺️ Map of Naples