Angoulême Population 2026

Angoulême has a population of 49,468, making it the #125 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in New Aquitaine. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.

Location of Angoulême (capital Paris shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

49,468

Rank in France

#125

Coordinates

45.65°N, 0.15°E

~105 m elevation · Europe/Paris

Distance to capital (Paris)

393 km

244 miles, straight line

Other big cities in New Aquitaine

City	Population	Rank in France
Bordeaux	265,328	#9
Limoges	141,176	#30
Poitiers	85,960	#50
Pau	82,697	#54
La Rochelle	76,810	#58
Mérignac	69,791	#68
Pessac	57,944	#89
Niort	54,660	#96

Cities near Angoulême

Cognac20,868 people · ~38 km away
Saintes29,512 people · ~62 km away
Périgueux34,770 people · ~68 km away
Limoges141,176 people · ~87 km away
Niort54,660 people · ~89 km away
Royan19,017 people · ~92 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Angoulême?

Angoulême has a population of 49,468 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #125 biggest city in France.

What region is Angoulême in?

Angoulême is located in New Aquitaine, France.

Is Angoulême the capital of France?

No, the capital of France is Paris, about 393 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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