Sanremo Population 2026

Sanremo has a population of 47,043, making it the #147 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Liguria. Roughly 0.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 49× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

47,043

Rank in Italy

#147

Coordinates

43.82°N, 7.78°E

~15 m elevation · Europe/Rome

Distance to capital (Rome)

441 km

274 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Liguria

City	Population	Rank in Italy
Genoa	580,097	#6
La Spezia	93,288	#47
Savona	61,345	#94
Imperia	42,328	#172
Rapallo	26,993	#292
Chiavari	26,572	#301
Ventimiglia	24,120	#334
Sarzana	20,435	#428

Cities near Sanremo

Ventimiglia24,120 people · ~14 km away
Imperia42,328 people · ~22 km away
Albenga17,103 people · ~44 km away
Mondovì21,880 people · ~64 km away
Cuneo55,980 people · ~66 km away
Savona61,345 people · ~78 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sanremo?

Sanremo has a population of 47,043 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #147 biggest city in Italy.

What region is Sanremo in?

Sanremo is located in Liguria, Italy.

Is Sanremo the capital of Italy?

No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 441 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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