Mâcon Population 2026
Mâcon has a population of 35,484, making it the #212 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Bourgogne. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 60× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,484
Rank in France
#212
Coordinates
46.31°N, 4.83°E
~208 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
338 km
210 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bourgogne
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Dijon | 159,941 | #20 |
| Besançon | 128,426 | #32 |
| Belfort | 54,562 | #97 |
| Chalon-sur-Saône | 47,251 | #133 |
| Nevers | 43,988 | #155 |
| Auxerre | 41,516 | #166 |
| Saint-Leu | 29,278 | #275 |
| Montbéliard | 28,865 | #284 |
Cities near Mâcon
- Bourg-en-Bresse45,340 people · ~33 km away
- Chalon-sur-Saône47,251 people · ~52 km away
- Saint-Leu29,278 people · ~53 km away
- Montceau-les-Mines20,221 people · ~53 km away
- Caluire-et-Cuire42,763 people · ~58 km away
- Villeurbanne131,445 people · ~61 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mâcon?
Mâcon has a population of 35,484 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #212 biggest city in France.
What region is Mâcon in?
Mâcon is located in Bourgogne, France.
Is Mâcon the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 338 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.