Como Population 2026
Como has a population of 84,808, making it the #57 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Lombardy. Roughly 0.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
84,808
Rank in Italy
#57
Coordinates
45.81°N, 9.08°E
~201 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
515 km
320 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 |
| Busto Arsizio | 83,405 | #58 |
| Sesto San Giovanni | 81,822 | #59 |
| Varese | 80,588 | #64 |
| Cinisello Balsamo | 75,943 | #71 |
Cities near Como
- Cantù39,917 people · ~8 km away
- Erba16,431 people · ~11 km away
- Mariano Comense22,643 people · ~15 km away
- Seregno42,760 people · ~20 km away
- Varese80,588 people · ~20 km away
- Cesano Maderno36,986 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Como?
Como has a population of 84,808 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #57 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Como in?
Como is located in Lombardy, Italy.
Is Como the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 515 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.