Largest Cities in Emilia-Romagna

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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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

16 Casalecchio di Reno 33,789

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

26 Bellaria-Igea Marina 17,635

27 Mirandola 17,380

28 Castelfranco Emilia 17,315

29 Fiorano 16,278

30 Cattolica 16,189

31 Castel Maggiore 16,068

32 Zola Predosa 15,965

33 San Giovanni in Persiceto 15,783

34 Salsomaggiore Terme 15,754

35 Correggio 15,571

36 Savignano sul Rubicone 14,715

37 Fiorenzuola d'Arda 13,207

38 Progresso 12,441

39 Rubiera 12,001

40 Guastalla 11,682

41 Castel San Giovanni 11,308

42 Castel San Pietro Terme 11,081

43 Santarcangelo 10,934

44 Nonantola 10,867

45 Novellara 10,393

46 Castelnovo ne'Monti 10,046

47 Gambettola 10,034

48 Alfonsine 9,838

49 Forlimpopoli 9,392

50 Molinella 9,377

51 Massa Lombarda 9,253

52 Castellarano 9,251

53 Maranello 9,228

54 Pavullo nel Frignano 9,063

55 Finale Emilia 9,044

56 Crevalcore 9,017

57 Castenaso 8,961

58 Budrio 8,941

59 Anzola dell'Emilia 8,927

60 Cavriago 8,912

61 Copparo 8,903

62 Ozzano dell'Emilia 8,825

63 Medicina-Buda 8,791

64 Spilamberto 8,770

65 Bagnacavallo 8,550

66 San Nicolò a Trebbia 8,497

67 Montecchio Emilia 8,482

68 Comacchio 8,409

69 San Mauro Pascoli 8,372

70 Pianoro 8,257

71 Soliera 8,251

72 Sant'Ilario d'Enza 8,140

73 Noceto 8,076

74 Castelnuovo Rangone 8,064

75 San Pietro in Casale 8,022

76 Collecchio 7,988

77 Bagnolo in Piano 7,663

78 Brisighella 7,598

79 Castel Bolognese 7,537

80 Bondeno 7,519

81 Casalgrande 7,451

82 Portomaggiore 7,440

83 Castelnovo di Sotto 7,401

84 San Felice sul Panaro 7,156

85 Sorbolo 7,137

86 Colorno 7,106

87 Argenta 7,064

88 Meldola 7,011

89 Reggiolo 6,753

90 Codigoro 6,752

91 Russi 6,697

92 Villa Verucchio 6,576

93 Morciano di Romagna 6,321

94 Calderara di Reno 6,287

95 Pieve di Cento 6,254

96 Campogalliano 6,234

97 Fusignano 6,178

98 Cadelbosco di Sopra 6,162

99 Fabbrico 6,149

100 Bazzano 6,131

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 9,377 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,098,499.

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