La Rochelle Population 2026
La Rochelle has a population of 76,810, making it the #58 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in New Aquitaine. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
76,810
Rank in France
#58
Coordinates
46.16°N, 1.15°W
~13 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
398 km
247 miles, straight line
Other big cities in New Aquitaine
Cities near La Rochelle
- Rochefort29,427 people · ~28 km away
- Fontenay-le-Comte16,316 people · ~43 km away
- Niort54,660 people · ~56 km away
- La Roche-sur-Yon59,410 people · ~60 km away
- Royan19,017 people · ~60 km away
- Saintes29,512 people · ~61 km away
FAQ
What is the population of La Rochelle?
La Rochelle has a population of 76,810 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #58 biggest city in France.
What region is La Rochelle in?
La Rochelle is located in New Aquitaine, France.
Is La Rochelle the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 398 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.