Saumur Population 2026
Saumur has a population of 33,229, making it the #226 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Pays de la Loire. It is about 64× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
33,229
Rank in France
#226
Coordinates
47.26°N, 0.08°W
~34 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
253 km
157 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pays de la Loire
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Nantes | 325,070 | #6 |
| Angers | 168,279 | #19 |
| Le Mans | 144,515 | #27 |
| Saint-Nazaire | 67,054 | #70 |
| La Roche-sur-Yon | 59,410 | #86 |
| Cholet | 53,160 | #108 |
| Laval | 50,489 | #122 |
| Saint-Herblain | 46,898 | #138 |
Cities near Saumur
- Angers168,279 people · ~43 km away
- La Flèche18,536 people · ~49 km away
- Bressuire20,743 people · ~56 km away
- Joué-lès-Tours37,466 people · ~57 km away
- Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire17,337 people · ~58 km away
- Tours141,621 people · ~61 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Saumur?
Saumur has a population of 33,229 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #226 biggest city in France.
What region is Saumur in?
Saumur is located in Pays de la Loire, France.
Is Saumur the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 253 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.