How Big Is Rome?

Rome Size Overview

Rome covers an area of 1,285 km² (496 mi²) in Italy, Europe. Capital and largest city of Italy. The city is often called "The Eternal City". To put this in perspective, Rome is about 1.2x smaller than London. In more relatable units, that's about 180,000 American football fields, 22 times the area of Manhattan, or 12 times the area of Paris.

Rome is the capital city and most populated comune (municipality) of Italy. It is also the administrative centre of the Lazio region and of the Metropolitan City of Rome. A special comune named Roma Capitale with a population of 2.7 million in an area of 1,287.36 km2 (497.1 mi2), Rome is the third most populous city in the European Union by population within city limits. The Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, with a population of 4.2 million, is the most populous metropolitan city in Italy.

With a population of 2.9 million (4.3 million in the metropolitan area), Rome has a population density of 2,233 people per km². The greater Rome metropolitan area extends to 5,352 km².

Rome has a history stretching back to around 753 BC. The city is renowned for Colosseum, Vatican City, Trevi Fountain, and Pantheon.

Rome has a Mediterranean climate, with summer temperatures averaging 26°C and winters around 8°C. The city's main public transit system is the Rome Metro.