Beauvais Population 2026
Beauvais has a population of 53,393, making it the #106 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Hauts-de-France. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
53,393
Rank in France
#106
Coordinates
49.43°N, 2.08°E
~71 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
67 km
42 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 |
| Saint-Quentin | 55,407 | #95 |
Cities near Beauvais
- Nogent-sur-Oise19,690 people · ~33 km away
- Creil31,863 people · ~35 km away
- Cergy-Pontoise183,430 people · ~44 km away
- Cergy57,576 people · ~44 km away
- Senlis19,160 people · ~44 km away
- Sarcelles57,979 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Beauvais?
Beauvais has a population of 53,393 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #106 biggest city in France.
What region is Beauvais in?
Beauvais is located in Hauts-de-France, France.
Is Beauvais the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 67 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.