Carpentras Population 2026
Carpentras has a population of 29,709, making it the #267 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. It is about 72× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,709
Rank in France
#267
Coordinates
44.06°N, 5.05°E
~110 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
572 km
355 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Marseille | 877,215 | #2 |
| Nice | 342,669 | #5 |
| Toulon | 168,701 | #18 |
| Aix-en-Provence | 146,821 | #24 |
| Avignon | 89,769 | #46 |
| Antibes | 76,393 | #61 |
| Cannes | 74,545 | #64 |
| La Seyne-sur-Mer | 62,330 | #78 |
Cities near Carpentras
FAQ
What is the population of Carpentras?
Carpentras has a population of 29,709 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #267 biggest city in France.
What region is Carpentras in?
Carpentras is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
Is Carpentras the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 572 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.