Mestre Population 2026
Mestre has a population of 147,662, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Veneto. Roughly 0.3% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
147,662
Rank in Italy
#25
Coordinates
45.49°N, 12.25°E
~2 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
401 km
249 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Veneto
Cities near Mestre
- Venice51,298 people · ~9 km away
- Mira Taglio32,881 people · ~11 km away
- Treviso85,760 people · ~19 km away
- San Donà di Piave41,856 people · ~29 km away
- Padua203,725 people · ~30 km away
- Chioggia46,951 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mestre?
Mestre has a population of 147,662 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Mestre in?
Mestre is located in Veneto, Italy.
Is Mestre the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 401 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.