Petaluma Population 2026
Petaluma has a population of 60,438, making it the #677 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. It is about 146× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
60,438
Rank in United States
#677
Coordinates
38.23°N, 122.64°W
~9 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,923 km
2,436 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 Petaluma
- Rohnert Park42,407 people · ~13 km away
- Novato55,530 people · ~15 km away
- Agua Caliente27,090 people · ~16 km away
- Santa Rosa178,127 people · ~24 km away
- San Rafael59,162 people · ~30 km away
- Napa80,434 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Petaluma?
Petaluma has a population of 60,438 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #677 biggest city in United States.
What state is Petaluma in?
Petaluma is located in California, United States.
Is Petaluma the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,923 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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