Verona Population 2026

Verona has a population of 258,031, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇮🇹 Italy, located in Veneto. Roughly 0.4% of Italy's population lives here. It is about 9.0× smaller than Rome, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Verona (capital Rome shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
258,031
Rank in Italy
#11
Coordinates
45.44°N, 10.99°E
~59 m elevation · Europe/Rome
Distance to capital (Rome)
413 km
256 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Veneto

CityPopulationRank in Italy
Padua203,725#14
Mestre147,662#25
Vicenza111,980#37
Treviso85,760#54
Venice51,298#129
Rovigo50,279#132
Chioggia46,951#148
San Donà di Piave41,856#176

Cities near Verona

FAQ

What is the population of Verona?
Verona has a population of 258,031 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Italy.
What region is Verona in?
Verona is located in Veneto, Italy.
Is Verona the capital of Italy?
No, the capital of Italy is Rome, about 413 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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