Saint-Brieuc Population 2026

Saint-Brieuc has a population of 52,774, making it the #111 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Brittany. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.

Location of Saint-Brieuc (capital Paris shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

52,774

Rank in France

#111

Coordinates

48.52°N, 2.77°W

~96 m elevation · Europe/Paris

Distance to capital (Paris)

377 km

234 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Brittany

City	Population	Rank in France
Rennes	227,830	#12
Brest	144,899	#26
Quimper	63,849	#74
Lorient	58,112	#87
Vannes	54,020	#99
Saint-Malo	50,676	#121
Lanester	24,352	#351
Fougères	23,719	#366

Cities near Saint-Brieuc

Pontivy16,752 people · ~52 km away
Lannion21,473 people · ~56 km away
Saint-Malo50,676 people · ~58 km away
Morlaix17,516 people · ~78 km away
Rennes227,830 people · ~93 km away
Lanester24,352 people · ~94 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Saint-Brieuc?

Saint-Brieuc has a population of 52,774 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #111 biggest city in France.

What region is Saint-Brieuc in?

Saint-Brieuc is located in Brittany, France.

Is Saint-Brieuc the capital of France?

No, the capital of France is Paris, about 377 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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