Perpignan Population 2026
Perpignan has a population of 110,706, making it the #38 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Occitanie. Roughly 0.2% of France's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
110,706
Rank in France
#38
Coordinates
42.70°N, 2.90°E
~43 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
686 km
426 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Occitanie
Cities near Perpignan
FAQ
What is the population of Perpignan?
Perpignan has a population of 110,706 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #38 biggest city in France.
What region is Perpignan in?
Perpignan is located in Occitanie, France.
Is Perpignan the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 686 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.