Montpellier Population 2026
Montpellier has a population of 248,252, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Occitanie. Roughly 0.4% of France's population lives here. It is about 8.6× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
248,252
Rank in France
#10
Coordinates
43.61°N, 3.88°E
~55 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
595 km
369 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Occitanie
Cities near Montpellier
FAQ
What is the population of Montpellier?
Montpellier has a population of 248,252 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in France.
What region is Montpellier in?
Montpellier is located in Occitanie, France.
Is Montpellier the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 595 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.