Cahors is a commune located in the western part of Southern France. It serves as the capital and primary city of the Lot department and functions as the historical center of the Quercy region.
The city is situated within the Occitanie Region and holds the distinction of being the smallest prefecture among its thirteen departments. As of 2023, Cahors has a population of 20,050 residents, known as cadurciennes and cadurciens.