Largest Cities in Emilia-Romagna

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

Largest Cities - Emilia-Romagna

1 Bologna 394,843
2 Parma 198,292
3 Modena 184,732
4 Reggio nell'Emilia 171,944
5 Rimini 148,688
6 Ferrara 132,009
7 Forlì 116,696
8 Piacenza 103,607
9 Cesena 97,137
10 Ravenna 80,868
11 Carpi 71,148
12 Imola 69,953
13 Faenza 41,714
14 Sassuolo 36,926
15 Formigine 34,328
17 Riccione 32,744
18 Cervia 28,700
19 Scandiano 25,896
20 Vignola 22,397
21 San Lazzaro 22,350
22 Fidenza 21,952
23 Lugo 21,273
24 Cesenatico 18,925
25 Cento 18,191
27 Mirandola 17,380
29 Fiorano 16,278
30 Cattolica 16,189
31 Castel Maggiore 16,068
32 Zola Predosa 15,965
35 Correggio 15,571
37 Fiorenzuola d'Arda 13,207
38 Progresso 12,441
39 Rubiera 12,001
40 Guastalla 11,682
43 Santarcangelo 10,934
44 Nonantola 10,867
45 Novellara 10,393
46 Crespellano 10,163
48 Gambettola 10,034
49 Alfonsine 9,838
50 Forlimpopoli 9,392
51 Molinella 9,377
52 Massa Lombarda 9,253
53 Castellarano 9,251
54 Maranello 9,228
56 Finale Emilia 9,044
57 Crevalcore 9,017
58 Castenaso 8,961
59 Budrio 8,941
61 Cavriago 8,912
62 Copparo 8,903
64 Medicina-Buda 8,791
65 Spilamberto 8,770
66 Bagnacavallo 8,550
69 Comacchio 8,409
71 Pianoro 8,257
72 Soliera 8,251
74 Noceto 8,076
77 Collecchio 7,988
78 Bagnolo in Piano 7,663
79 Brisighella 7,598
80 Castel Bolognese 7,537
81 Bondeno 7,519
82 Casalgrande 7,451
83 Portomaggiore 7,440
86 Sorbolo 7,137
87 Colorno 7,106
88 Argenta 7,064
89 Meldola 7,011
90 Sant'Agostino 6,842
91 Reggiolo 6,753
92 Codigoro 6,752
93 Russi 6,697
94 Villa Verucchio 6,576
97 Pieve di Cento 6,254
98 Campogalliano 6,234
99 Fusignano 6,178

The largest cities in Emilia-Romagna represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Bologna leads with a population of 394,843, followed by Parma and Modena. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 05 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Bologna's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 05 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 9,392 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,098,499.

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