Rochefort Population 2026
Rochefort has a population of 29,427, making it the #272 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in New Aquitaine. It is about 73× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,427
Rank in France
#272
Coordinates
45.94°N, 0.97°W
~15 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
409 km
254 miles, straight line
Other big cities in New Aquitaine
Cities near Rochefort
- La Rochelle76,810 people · ~28 km away
- Saintes29,512 people · ~34 km away
- Royan19,017 people · ~35 km away
- Cognac20,868 people · ~57 km away
- Niort54,660 people · ~58 km away
- Fontenay-le-Comte16,316 people · ~60 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rochefort?
Rochefort has a population of 29,427 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #272 biggest city in France.
What region is Rochefort in?
Rochefort is located in New Aquitaine, France.
Is Rochefort the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 409 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.