Merano Population 2026
Merano has a population of 41,051, making it the #181 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Trentino-Alto Adige. Roughly 0.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 56× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
41,051
Rank in Italy
#181
Coordinates
46.67°N, 11.16°E
~325 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
542 km
337 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Trentino-Alto Adige
| City | Population | Rank in Italy |
|---|---|---|
| Trento | 120,709 | #33 |
| Bolzano | 107,436 | #40 |
| Rovereto | 34,152 | #230 |
| Riva del Garda | 17,331 | #507 |
| Bressanone | 15,868 | #569 |
Cities near Merano
- Bolzano107,436 people · ~24 km away
- Bressanone15,868 people · ~38 km away
- Trento120,709 people · ~67 km away
- Rovereto34,152 people · ~87 km away
- Riva del Garda17,331 people · ~90 km away
- Belluno25,064 people · ~100 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Merano?
Merano has a population of 41,051 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #181 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Merano in?
Merano is located in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy.
Is Merano the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 542 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.