Périgueux Population 2026
Périgueux has a population of 34,770, making it the #217 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in New Aquitaine. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 62× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,770
Rank in France
#217
Coordinates
45.19°N, 0.71°E
~101 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
426 km
265 miles, straight line
Other big cities in New Aquitaine
Cities near Périgueux
- Bergerac28,317 people · ~42 km away
- Brive-la-Gaillarde53,466 people · ~64 km away
- Angoulême49,468 people · ~68 km away
- Limoges141,176 people · ~83 km away
- Tulle16,969 people · ~83 km away
- Villeneuve-sur-Lot25,869 people · ~87 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Périgueux?
Périgueux has a population of 34,770 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #217 biggest city in France.
What region is Périgueux in?
Périgueux is located in New Aquitaine, France.
Is Périgueux the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 426 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.