Brescia Population 2026
Brescia has a population of 200,423, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Lombardy. Roughly 0.3% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
200,423
Rank in Italy
#15
Coordinates
45.54°N, 10.21°E
~149 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
445 km
276 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lombardy
| City | Population | Rank in Italy |
|---|---|---|
| Milan | 1,371,498 | #2 |
| Monza | 124,398 | #30 |
| Bergamo | 121,200 | #32 |
| Como | 84,808 | #57 |
| Busto Arsizio | 83,405 | #58 |
| Sesto San Giovanni | 81,822 | #59 |
| Varese | 80,588 | #64 |
| Cinisello Balsamo | 75,943 | #71 |
Cities near Brescia
- Lumezzane23,712 people · ~13 km away
- San Sebastiano23,228 people · ~13 km away
- Desenzano del Garda22,665 people · ~26 km away
- Palazzolo sull'Oglio17,973 people · ~26 km away
- Castiglione delle Stiviere18,530 people · ~27 km away
- Romano di Lombardia17,549 people · ~36 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Brescia?
Brescia has a population of 200,423 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Brescia in?
Brescia is located in Lombardy, Italy.
Is Brescia the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 445 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.