Pontarlier Population 2026
Pontarlier has a population of 20,313, making it the #438 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Bourgogne. It is about 105× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,313
Rank in France
#438
Coordinates
46.90°N, 6.36°E
~834 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
369 km
229 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bourgogne
Cities near Pontarlier
- Besançon128,426 people · ~46 km away
- Thonon-les-Bains31,684 people · ~60 km away
- Lons-le-Saunier20,678 people · ~66 km away
- Dole25,878 people · ~69 km away
- Audincourt15,577 people · ~75 km away
- Montbéliard28,865 people · ~75 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pontarlier?
Pontarlier has a population of 20,313 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #438 biggest city in France.
What region is Pontarlier in?
Pontarlier is located in Bourgogne, France.
Is Pontarlier the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 369 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.