Rodez Population 2026

Rodez has a population of 28,337, making it the #290 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Occitanie. It is about 75× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.

Location of Rodez (capital Paris shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

28,337

Rank in France

#290

Coordinates

44.35°N, 2.57°E

~627 m elevation · Europe/Paris

Distance to capital (Paris)

501 km

311 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Occitanie

City	Population	Rank in France
Toulouse	511,684	#4
Montpellier	248,252	#10
Nîmes	148,236	#22
Perpignan	110,706	#38
Béziers	74,081	#66
Montauban	52,434	#112
Albi	52,409	#114
Tarbes	52,106	#115

Cities near Rodez

Millau23,307 people · ~49 km away
Albi52,409 people · ~58 km away
Aurillac34,724 people · ~65 km away
Castres47,275 people · ~87 km away
Cahors23,331 people · ~91 km away
Montauban52,434 people · ~104 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Rodez?

Rodez has a population of 28,337 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #290 biggest city in France.

What region is Rodez in?

Rodez is located in Occitanie, France.

Is Rodez the capital of France?

No, the capital of France is Paris, about 501 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.

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