Cantù Population 2026
Cantù has a population of 39,917, making it the #186 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Lombardy. Roughly 0.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 58× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,917
Rank in Italy
#186
Coordinates
45.74°N, 9.13°E
~369 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
507 km
315 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lombardy
| City | Population | Rank in Italy |
|---|---|---|
| Milan | 1,371,498 | #2 |
| Brescia | 200,423 | #15 |
| 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 |
Cities near Cantù
- Mariano Comense22,643 people · ~6 km away
- Como84,808 people · ~8 km away
- Erba16,431 people · ~11 km away
- Seregno42,760 people · ~12 km away
- Cesano Maderno36,986 people · ~13 km away
- Desio41,960 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cantù?
Cantù has a population of 39,917 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #186 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Cantù in?
Cantù is located in Lombardy, Italy.
Is Cantù the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 507 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.