Dole Population 2026
Dole has a population of 25,878, making it the #326 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Bourgogne. It is about 83× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,878
Rank in France
#326
Coordinates
47.09°N, 5.49°E
~227 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
305 km
189 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bourgogne
Cities near Dole
- Chenôve15,791 people · ~43 km away
- Dijon159,941 people · ~44 km away
- Besançon128,426 people · ~44 km away
- Lons-le-Saunier20,678 people · ~47 km away
- Beaune24,162 people · ~50 km away
- Chalon-sur-Saône47,251 people · ~59 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dole?
Dole has a population of 25,878 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #326 biggest city in France.
What region is Dole in?
Dole is located in Bourgogne, France.
Is Dole the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 305 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.