La Louvière Population 2026
La Louvière has a population of 76,668, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇧🇪 Belgium, located in Wallonia. Roughly 0.7% of Belgium's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Brussels, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
76,668
Rank in Belgium
#19
Coordinates
50.49°N, 4.19°E
~133 m elevation · Europe/Brussels
Distance to capital (Brussels)
42 km
26 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Wallonia
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FAQ
What is the population of La Louvière?
La Louvière has a population of 76,668 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Belgium.
What region is La Louvière in?
La Louvière is located in Wallonia, Belgium.
Is La Louvière the capital of Belgium?
No, the capital of Belgium is Brussels, about 42 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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