Saint-Quentin Population 2026

Saint-Quentin has a population of 55,407, making it the #95 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Hauts-de-France. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

55,407

Rank in France

#95

Coordinates

49.85°N, 3.29°E

~106 m elevation · Europe/Paris

Distance to capital (Paris)

130 km

81 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Hauts-de-France

City	Population	Rank in France
Lille	238,695	#11
Amiens	143,086	#28
Roubaix	99,507	#43
Tourcoing	99,160	#44
Dunkirk	86,263	#49
Calais	74,433	#65
Villeneuve-d'Ascq	62,400	#77
Beauvais	53,393	#106

Cities near Saint-Quentin

Tergnier15,475 people · ~21 km away
Laon28,688 people · ~40 km away
Soissons31,100 people · ~52 km away
Compiègne44,243 people · ~58 km away
Arras47,052 people · ~61 km away
Amiens143,086 people · ~71 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Saint-Quentin?

Saint-Quentin has a population of 55,407 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #95 biggest city in France.

What region is Saint-Quentin in?

Saint-Quentin is located in Hauts-de-France, France.

Is Saint-Quentin the capital of France?

No, the capital of France is Paris, about 130 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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