Poitiers Population 2026
Poitiers has a population of 85,960, making it the #50 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in New Aquitaine. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
85,960
Rank in France
#50
Coordinates
46.58°N, 0.34°E
~118 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
294 km
183 miles, straight line
Other big cities in New Aquitaine
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Bordeaux | 265,328 | #9 |
| Limoges | 141,176 | #30 |
| Pau | 82,697 | #54 |
| 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 Poitiers
- Châtellerault37,210 people · ~30 km away
- Niort54,660 people · ~68 km away
- Bressuire20,743 people · ~70 km away
- Saumur33,229 people · ~82 km away
- Joué-lès-Tours37,466 people · ~89 km away
- Fontenay-le-Comte16,316 people · ~89 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Poitiers?
Poitiers has a population of 85,960 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #50 biggest city in France.
What region is Poitiers in?
Poitiers is located in New Aquitaine, France.
Is Poitiers the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 294 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.