Padua Population 2026
Padua has a population of 203,725, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Veneto. Roughly 0.3% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
203,725
Rank in Italy
#14
Coordinates
45.41°N, 11.89°E
~12 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
394 km
245 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Veneto
Cities near Padua
- Albignasego16,477 people · ~7 km away
- Abano Terme18,224 people · ~10 km away
- Mira Taglio32,881 people · ~19 km away
- Monselice18,682 people · ~22 km away
- Este16,963 people · ~27 km away
- Castelfranco Veneto25,545 people · ~29 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Padua?
Padua has a population of 203,725 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Padua in?
Padua is located in Veneto, Italy.
Is Padua the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 394 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.