Saintes Population 2026

Saintes has a population of 29,512, making it the #271 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in New Aquitaine. It is about 72× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

29,512

Rank in France

#271

Coordinates

45.75°N, 0.63°W

~26 m elevation · Europe/Paris

Distance to capital (Paris)

412 km

256 miles, straight line

Other big cities in New Aquitaine

City	Population	Rank in France
Bordeaux	265,328	#9
Limoges	141,176	#30
Poitiers	85,960	#50
Pau	82,697	#54
La Rochelle	76,810	#58
Mérignac	69,791	#68
Pessac	57,944	#89
Niort	54,660	#96

Cities near Saintes

Cognac20,868 people · ~24 km away
Royan19,017 people · ~34 km away
Rochefort29,427 people · ~34 km away
La Rochelle76,810 people · ~61 km away
Angoulême49,468 people · ~62 km away
Niort54,660 people · ~65 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Saintes?

Saintes has a population of 29,512 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #271 biggest city in France.

What region is Saintes in?

Saintes is located in New Aquitaine, France.

Is Saintes the capital of France?

No, the capital of France is Paris, about 412 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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