Mantua Population 2026
Mantua has a population of 39,260, making it the #189 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Lombardy. Roughly 0.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 59× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,260
Rank in Italy
#189
Coordinates
45.16°N, 10.80°E
~19 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
389 km
242 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 Mantua
- Suzzara16,571 people · ~19 km away
- Villafranca di Verona15,895 people · ~22 km away
- San Giovanni Lupatoto20,038 people · ~31 km away
- Viadana20,013 people · ~33 km away
- Verona258,031 people · ~35 km away
- Castiglione delle Stiviere18,530 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mantua?
Mantua has a population of 39,260 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #189 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Mantua in?
Mantua is located in Lombardy, Italy.
Is Mantua the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 389 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.