Modena Population 2026

Modena has a population of 184,732, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Emilia-Romagna. Roughly 0.3% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

184,732

Rank in Italy

#19

Coordinates

44.65°N, 10.93°E

~34 m elevation · Europe/Rome

Distance to capital (Rome)

332 km

206 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Emilia-Romagna

City	Population	Rank in Italy
Bologna	394,843	#7
Parma	198,292	#17
Reggio nell'Emilia	171,944	#21
Rimini	148,688	#24
Ferrara	132,009	#27
Forlì	116,696	#36
Piacenza	103,607	#41
Cesena	97,137	#46

Cities near Modena

Formigine34,328 people · ~10 km away
Carpi71,148 people · ~15 km away
Sassuolo36,926 people · ~16 km away
Correggio15,571 people · ~17 km away
Scandiano25,896 people · ~19 km away
Vignola22,397 people · ~19 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Modena?

Modena has a population of 184,732 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Italy.

What region is Modena in?

Modena is located in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

Is Modena the capital of Italy?

No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 332 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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