Pau Population 2026
Pau has a population of 82,697, making it the #54 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in New Aquitaine. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
82,697
Rank in France
#54
Coordinates
43.31°N, 0.36°W
~219 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
651 km
404 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 |
| La Rochelle | 76,810 | #58 |
| Mérignac | 69,791 | #68 |
| Pessac | 57,944 | #89 |
| Niort | 54,660 | #96 |
| Brive-la-Gaillarde | 53,466 | #104 |
Cities near Pau
FAQ
What is the population of Pau?
Pau has a population of 82,697 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #54 biggest city in France.
What region is Pau in?
Pau is located in New Aquitaine, France.
Is Pau the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 651 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.