Sassuolo Population 2026

Sassuolo has a population of 36,926, making it the #206 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Emilia-Romagna. Roughly 0.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 63× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

36,926

Rank in Italy

#206

Coordinates

44.54°N, 10.78°E

~121 m elevation · Europe/Rome

Distance to capital (Rome)

326 km

202 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Emilia-Romagna

City	Population	Rank in Italy
Bologna	394,843	#7
Parma	198,292	#17
Modena	184,732	#19
Reggio nell'Emilia	171,944	#21
Rimini	148,688	#24
Ferrara	132,009	#27
Forlì	116,696	#36
Piacenza	103,607	#41

Cities near Sassuolo

Formigine34,328 people · ~6 km away
Scandiano25,896 people · ~9 km away
Modena184,732 people · ~16 km away
Vignola22,397 people · ~19 km away
Reggio nell'Emilia171,944 people · ~21 km away
Correggio15,571 people · ~25 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sassuolo?

Sassuolo has a population of 36,926 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #206 biggest city in Italy.

What region is Sassuolo in?

Sassuolo is located in Emilia-Romagna, Italy.

Is Sassuolo the capital of Italy?

No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 326 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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