Novato Population 2026
Novato has a population of 55,530, making it the #760 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. It is about 159× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
55,530
Rank in United States
#760
Coordinates
38.11°N, 122.57°W
~9 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,921 km
2,435 miles, straight line
Other big cities in California
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3,820,914 | #2 |
| San Diego | 1,404,452 | #8 |
| San Jose | 997,368 | #12 |
| San Francisco | 827,526 | #17 |
| Fresno | 542,107 | #34 |
| Sacramento | 524,943 | #35 |
| Long Beach | 474,140 | #41 |
| Oakland | 419,267 | #45 |
Cities near Novato
- Petaluma60,438 people · ~15 km away
- San Rafael59,162 people · ~15 km away
- Agua Caliente27,090 people · ~25 km away
- Richmond109,708 people · ~27 km away
- Vallejo121,692 people · ~27 km away
- American Canyon20,554 people · ~28 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Novato?
Novato has a population of 55,530 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #760 biggest city in United States.
What state is Novato in?
Novato is located in California, United States.
Is Novato the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,921 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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