Reggio nell'Emilia Population 2026
Reggio nell'Emilia has a population of 171,944, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Emilia-Romagna. Roughly 0.3% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
171,944
Rank in Italy
#21
Coordinates
44.70°N, 10.63°E
~58 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
347 km
215 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Reggio nell'Emilia?
Reggio nell'Emilia has a population of 171,944 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Reggio nell'Emilia in?
Reggio nell'Emilia is located in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
Is Reggio nell'Emilia the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 347 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.