Narbonne Population 2026

Narbonne has a population of 50,776, making it the #120 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Occitanie. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

50,776

Rank in France

#120

Coordinates

43.18°N, 3.00°E

~11 m elevation · Europe/Paris

Distance to capital (Paris)

632 km

392 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
Montauban	52,434	#112
Albi	52,409	#114
Tarbes	52,106	#115

Cities near Narbonne

Béziers74,081 people · ~25 km away
Agde23,001 people · ~41 km away
Carcassonne49,600 people · ~53 km away
Perpignan110,706 people · ~55 km away
Sète40,736 people · ~61 km away
Castres47,275 people · ~77 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Narbonne?

Narbonne has a population of 50,776 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #120 biggest city in France.

What region is Narbonne in?

Narbonne is located in Occitanie, France.

Is Narbonne the capital of France?

No, the capital of France is Paris, about 632 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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