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Parma
Emilia-Romagnacity
Parma
Total population
202,111
Demographic figures from ISTAT. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.
City facts
Overview
Parma is a city in the region of Emilia-Romagna in Northern Italy, known for its architecture, music, art, prosciutto (ham), cheese and surrounding countryside. With a population of 202,111 inhabitants as of 2025, Parma is the second most populous city in Emilia-Romagna after Bologna, the region's capital. The city is home to the University of Parma, one of the oldest universities in the world. Parma is divided into two parts by the stream of the same name. The district on the west side of the river is Oltretorrente, meaning The other side of the stream. Parma's Etruscan name was adapted by Romans to describe the round shield called Parma.
History & geography
Geography
Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.
Climate
Air quality
Walkability
Amenities nearby
Wildlife & biodiversity
Earthquake history
Photos
Sights & places nearby
Notable people from here
Geography & sun
Nearby airports
Public attention
Books about this place
Recent natural events nearby
Ground air-quality sensors
Recently spotted species
Events
Gallery
Official Identifiers
ISTAT — Italian National Institute of Statistics
- ISTAT code
- 034027
- Province
- Parma (PR)
- Region
- Emilia-Romagna
- NUTS3 (2024)
- ITH52
- Codice catastale
- G337
- Province capital
- Yes
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Sources
- • Wikipedia
- • ISTAT — Italian national statistics (Elenco comuni italiani), via istat.it (official ISTAT code, province, region, NUTS3, codice catastale)
- • ISTAT — Italian National Institute of Statistics — Elenco comuni italiani (CC BY 3.0 IT)