Varese Population 2026
Varese has a population of 80,588, making it the #64 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Lombardy. Roughly 0.1% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
80,588
Rank in Italy
#64
Coordinates
45.82°N, 8.83°E
~382 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
527 km
327 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 |
| Cinisello Balsamo | 75,943 | #71 |
Cities near Varese
- Cassano Magnago21,208 people · ~17 km away
- Gallarate50,439 people · ~18 km away
- Como84,808 people · ~20 km away
- Busto Arsizio83,405 people · ~23 km away
- Pallanza-Intra-Suna28,911 people · ~24 km away
- Verbania31,070 people · ~24 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Varese?
Varese has a population of 80,588 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #64 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Varese in?
Varese is located in Lombardy, Italy.
Is Varese the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 527 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.