Cahors Population 2026
Cahors has a population of 23,331, making it the #371 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Occitanie. It is about 92× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
23,331
Rank in France
#371
Coordinates
44.45°N, 1.44°E
~142 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
495 km
307 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Occitanie
Cities near Cahors
- Montauban52,434 people · ~48 km away
- Villeneuve-sur-Lot25,869 people · ~58 km away
- Agen34,367 people · ~70 km away
- Brive-la-Gaillarde53,466 people · ~79 km away
- Albi52,409 people · ~81 km away
- Bergerac28,317 people · ~88 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cahors?
Cahors has a population of 23,331 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #371 biggest city in France.
What region is Cahors in?
Cahors is located in Occitanie, France.
Is Cahors the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 495 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.