Rho Population 2026
Rho has a population of 47,086, making it the #146 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Lombardy. Roughly 0.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 49× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
47,086
Rank in Italy
#146
Coordinates
45.53°N, 9.04°E
~158 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
492 km
306 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 Rho
- Saronno38,099 people · ~10 km away
- Legnano57,589 people · ~12 km away
- Cesano Maderno36,986 people · ~14 km away
- Milan1,371,498 people · ~14 km away
- Cinisello Balsamo75,943 people · ~14 km away
- Sesto San Giovanni81,822 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rho?
Rho has a population of 47,086 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #146 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Rho in?
Rho is located in Lombardy, Italy.
Is Rho the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 492 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.