Biella Population 2026
Biella has a population of 43,030, making it the #170 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Piedmont. Roughly 0.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 54× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
43,030
Rank in Italy
#170
Coordinates
45.56°N, 8.06°E
~420 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
543 km
337 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Piedmont
| City | Population | Rank in Italy |
|---|---|---|
| Turin | 847,287 | #4 |
| Novara | 101,916 | #42 |
| Alessandria | 92,104 | #49 |
| Asti | 74,348 | #74 |
| Moncalieri | 56,134 | #109 |
| Cuneo | 55,980 | #110 |
| Rivoli | 48,629 | #139 |
| Nichelino | 47,760 | #141 |
Cities near Biella
- Borgomanero20,430 people · ~35 km away
- Vercelli45,875 people · ~39 km away
- Novara101,916 people · ~46 km away
- Galliate15,699 people · ~51 km away
- Settimo Torinese47,485 people · ~52 km away
- Trecate19,430 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Biella?
Biella has a population of 43,030 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #170 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Biella in?
Biella is located in Piedmont, Italy.
Is Biella the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 543 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.