Cesena Population 2026
Cesena has a population of 97,137, making it the #46 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Emilia-Romagna. Roughly 0.2% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
97,137
Rank in Italy
#46
Coordinates
44.14°N, 12.24°E
~44 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
251 km
156 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Emilia-Romagna
Cities near Cesena
- Cesenatico18,925 people · ~14 km away
- Cervia28,700 people · ~16 km away
- Bellaria-Igea Marina17,635 people · ~18 km away
- Forlì116,696 people · ~19 km away
- Rimini148,688 people · ~27 km away
- Ravenna80,868 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cesena?
Cesena has a population of 97,137 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #46 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Cesena in?
Cesena is located in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
Is Cesena the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 251 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.