Angers Population 2026
Angers has a population of 168,279, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Pays de la Loire. Roughly 0.3% of France's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
168,279
Rank in France
#19
Coordinates
47.47°N, 0.55°W
~42 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
264 km
164 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pays de la Loire
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Nantes | 325,070 | #6 |
| Le Mans | 144,515 | #27 |
| Saint-Nazaire | 67,054 | #70 |
| La Roche-sur-Yon | 59,410 | #86 |
| Cholet | 53,160 | #108 |
| Laval | 50,489 | #122 |
| Saint-Herblain | 46,898 | #138 |
| Rezé | 39,248 | #180 |
Cities near Angers
FAQ
What is the population of Angers?
Angers has a population of 168,279 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in France.
What region is Angers in?
Angers is located in Pays de la Loire, France.
Is Angers the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 264 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.