Faenza Population 2026

Faenza has a population of 41,714, making it the #178 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Emilia-Romagna. Roughly 0.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 56× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.

Location of Faenza (capital Rome shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

41,714

Rank in Italy

#178

Coordinates

44.29°N, 11.88°E

~35 m elevation · Europe/Rome

Distance to capital (Rome)

272 km

169 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Emilia-Romagna

City	Population	Rank in Italy
Bologna	394,843	#7
Parma	198,292	#17
Modena	184,732	#19
Reggio nell'Emilia	171,944	#21
Rimini	148,688	#24
Ferrara	132,009	#27
Forlì	116,696	#36
Piacenza	103,607	#41

Cities near Faenza

Lugo21,273 people · ~15 km away
Forlì116,696 people · ~15 km away
Imola69,953 people · ~15 km away
Ravenna80,868 people · ~29 km away
Cesena97,137 people · ~33 km away
Cervia28,700 people · ~37 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Faenza?

Faenza has a population of 41,714 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #178 biggest city in Italy.

What region is Faenza in?

Faenza is located in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

Is Faenza the capital of Italy?

No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 272 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.

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