Gap Population 2026
Gap has a population of 42,715, making it the #160 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,715
Rank in France
#160
Coordinates
44.56°N, 6.08°E
~741 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
556 km
345 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Marseille | 877,215 | #2 |
| Nice | 342,669 | #5 |
| Toulon | 168,701 | #18 |
| Aix-en-Provence | 146,821 | #24 |
| Avignon | 89,769 | #46 |
| Antibes | 76,393 | #61 |
| Cannes | 74,545 | #64 |
| La Seyne-sur-Mer | 62,330 | #78 |
Cities near Gap
- Digne-les-Bains18,986 people · ~53 km away
- Échirolles33,088 people · ~71 km away
- Saint-Martin-d'Hères35,528 people · ~73 km away
- Grenoble158,552 people · ~75 km away
- Fontaine24,588 people · ~77 km away
- Manosque21,351 people · ~84 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Gap?
Gap has a population of 42,715 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #160 biggest city in France.
What region is Gap in?
Gap is located in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
Is Gap the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 556 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.