Desio Population 2026
Desio has a population of 41,960, making it the #175 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Lombardy. Roughly 0.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 55× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
41,960
Rank in Italy
#175
Coordinates
45.62°N, 9.20°E
~196 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
492 km
306 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 Desio
- Lissone37,353 people · ~3 km away
- Seregno42,760 people · ~4 km away
- Cesano Maderno36,986 people · ~4 km away
- Cinisello Balsamo75,943 people · ~7 km away
- Monza124,398 people · ~7 km away
- Mariano Comense22,643 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Desio?
Desio has a population of 41,960 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #175 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Desio in?
Desio is located in Lombardy, Italy.
Is Desio the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 492 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.