Bourg-en-Bresse Population 2026
Bourg-en-Bresse has a population of 45,340, making it the #143 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Rhône-Alpes. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 47× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
45,340
Rank in France
#143
Coordinates
46.21°N, 5.23°E
~231 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
365 km
227 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rhône-Alpes
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon | 520,774 | #3 |
| Saint-Étienne | 176,280 | #17 |
| Grenoble | 158,552 | #21 |
| Clermont-Ferrand | 147,865 | #23 |
| Villeurbanne | 131,445 | #31 |
| Valence | 63,864 | #73 |
| Chambéry | 61,640 | #80 |
| Vénissieux | 57,584 | #92 |
Cities near Bourg-en-Bresse
- Mâcon35,484 people · ~33 km away
- Oyonnax25,697 people · ~34 km away
- Caluire-et-Cuire42,763 people · ~54 km away
- Villeurbanne131,445 people · ~56 km away
- Lons-le-Saunier20,678 people · ~58 km away
- Lyon520,774 people · ~59 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bourg-en-Bresse?
Bourg-en-Bresse has a population of 45,340 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #143 biggest city in France.
What region is Bourg-en-Bresse in?
Bourg-en-Bresse is located in Rhône-Alpes, France.
Is Bourg-en-Bresse the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 365 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.