Alès Population 2026
Alès has a population of 42,410, making it the #162 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Occitanie. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,410
Rank in France
#162
Coordinates
44.12°N, 4.08°E
~135 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
542 km
337 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Occitanie
Cities near Alès
- Nîmes148,236 people · ~39 km away
- Bagnols-sur-Cèze19,640 people · ~43 km away
- Lunel26,588 people · ~50 km away
- Orange30,530 people · ~58 km away
- Montpellier248,252 people · ~59 km away
- Avignon89,769 people · ~61 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Alès?
Alès has a population of 42,410 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #162 biggest city in France.
What region is Alès in?
Alès is located in Occitanie, France.
Is Alès the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 542 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.