Montauban Population 2026

Montauban has a population of 52,434, making it the #112 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Occitanie. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

52,434

Rank in France

#112

Coordinates

44.02°N, 1.35°E

~112 m elevation · Europe/Paris

Distance to capital (Paris)

543 km

337 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Occitanie

City	Population	Rank in France
Toulouse	511,684	#4
Montpellier	248,252	#10
Nîmes	148,236	#22
Perpignan	110,706	#38
Béziers	74,081	#66
Albi	52,409	#114
Tarbes	52,106	#115
Narbonne	50,776	#120

Cities near Montauban

Blagnac24,263 people · ~42 km away
Colomiers31,363 people · ~45 km away
Toulouse511,684 people · ~47 km away
Tournefeuille29,124 people · ~48 km away
Cahors23,331 people · ~48 km away
Muret24,313 people · ~62 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Montauban?

Montauban has a population of 52,434 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #112 biggest city in France.

What region is Montauban in?

Montauban is located in Occitanie, France.

Is Montauban the capital of France?

No, the capital of France is Paris, about 543 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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