Cervia Population 2026
Cervia has a population of 28,700, making it the #281 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Emilia-Romagna. It is about 81× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,700
Rank in Italy
#281
Coordinates
44.26°N, 12.35°E
~5 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
264 km
164 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Emilia-Romagna
Cities near Cervia
- Cesenatico18,925 people · ~8 km away
- Cesena97,137 people · ~16 km away
- Bellaria-Igea Marina17,635 people · ~17 km away
- Ravenna80,868 people · ~20 km away
- Forlì116,696 people · ~25 km away
- Rimini148,688 people · ~29 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cervia?
Cervia has a population of 28,700 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #281 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Cervia in?
Cervia is located in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
Is Cervia the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 264 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.