Bourges Population 2026
Bourges has a population of 67,987, making it the #69 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Centre-Val de Loire. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
67,987
Rank in France
#69
Coordinates
47.08°N, 2.40°E
~144 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
197 km
122 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Centre-Val de Loire
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Tours | 141,621 | #29 |
| Orléans | 116,344 | #34 |
| Blois | 53,660 | #103 |
| Châteauroux | 53,301 | #107 |
| Chartres | 43,838 | #156 |
| Joué-lès-Tours | 37,466 | #196 |
| Dreux | 31,058 | #251 |
| Vierzon | 29,876 | #264 |
Cities near Bourges
- Vierzon29,876 people · ~29 km away
- Nevers43,988 people · ~58 km away
- Romorantin-Lanthenay19,953 people · ~58 km away
- Châteauroux53,301 people · ~61 km away
- Montluçon44,960 people · ~84 km away
- Moulins23,095 people · ~91 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bourges?
Bourges has a population of 67,987 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #69 biggest city in France.
What region is Bourges in?
Bourges is located in Centre-Val de Loire, France.
Is Bourges the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 197 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.