Cento Population 2026
Cento has a population of 18,191, making it the #479 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Emilia-Romagna. It is about 127× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,191
Rank in Italy
#479
Coordinates
44.73°N, 11.29°E
~15 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
331 km
206 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Emilia-Romagna
Cities near Cento
- Castel Maggiore16,068 people · ~18 km away
- Bologna394,843 people · ~27 km away
- Casalecchio di Reno33,789 people · ~28 km away
- Ferrara132,009 people · ~29 km away
- Modena184,732 people · ~30 km away
- San Lazzaro22,350 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cento?
Cento has a population of 18,191 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #479 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Cento in?
Cento is located in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
Is Cento the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 331 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.