Mérignac Population 2026
Mérignac has a population of 69,791, making it the #68 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in New Aquitaine. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
69,791
Rank in France
#68
Coordinates
44.84°N, 0.65°W
~38 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
501 km
311 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 |
| Pessac | 57,944 | #89 |
| Niort | 54,660 | #96 |
| Brive-la-Gaillarde | 53,466 | #104 |
Cities near Mérignac
FAQ
What is the population of Mérignac?
Mérignac has a population of 69,791 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #68 biggest city in France.
What region is Mérignac in?
Mérignac is located in New Aquitaine, France.
Is Mérignac the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 501 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.