Bayonne Population 2026

Bayonne has a population of 44,396, making it the #150 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in New Aquitaine. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 48× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

44,396

Rank in France

#150

Coordinates

43.49°N, 1.47°W

~6 m elevation · Europe/Paris

Distance to capital (Paris)

665 km

413 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 Bayonne

Anglet40,658 people · ~4 km away
Biarritz33,188 people · ~7 km away
Dax22,305 people · ~42 km away
Mont-de-Marsan36,205 people · ~90 km away
Pau82,697 people · ~92 km away
Lourdes15,786 people · ~124 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bayonne?

Bayonne has a population of 44,396 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #150 biggest city in France.

What region is Bayonne in?

Bayonne is located in New Aquitaine, France.

Is Bayonne the capital of France?

No, the capital of France is Paris, about 665 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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