Dax Population 2026

Dax has a population of 22,305, making it the #393 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in New Aquitaine. It is about 96× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,305

Rank in France

#393

Coordinates

43.71°N, 1.05°W

~16 m elevation · Europe/Paris

Distance to capital (Paris)

629 km

391 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 Dax

Bayonne44,396 people · ~42 km away
Anglet40,658 people · ~45 km away
Biarritz33,188 people · ~48 km away
Mont-de-Marsan36,205 people · ~49 km away
Pau82,697 people · ~72 km away
Tarbes52,106 people · ~105 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dax?

Dax has a population of 22,305 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #393 biggest city in France.

What region is Dax in?

Dax is located in New Aquitaine, France.

Is Dax the capital of France?

No, the capital of France is Paris, about 629 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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