Caluire-et-Cuire Population 2026
Caluire-et-Cuire has a population of 42,763, making it the #159 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Rhône-Alpes. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 50× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,763
Rank in France
#159
Coordinates
45.79°N, 4.85°E
~263 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
389 km
242 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rhône-Alpes
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon | 520,774 | #3 |
| Saint-Étienne | 176,280 | #17 |
| Grenoble | 158,552 | #21 |
| Clermont-Ferrand | 147,865 | #23 |
| Villeurbanne | 131,445 | #31 |
| Valence | 63,864 | #73 |
| Chambéry | 61,640 | #80 |
| Vénissieux | 57,584 | #92 |
Cities near Caluire-et-Cuire
- Villeurbanne131,445 people · ~4 km away
- Lyon520,774 people · ~5 km away
- Vénissieux57,584 people · ~11 km away
- Saint-Priest41,641 people · ~13 km away
- Vienne32,293 people · ~30 km away
- Saint-Chamond38,014 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Caluire-et-Cuire?
Caluire-et-Cuire has a population of 42,763 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #159 biggest city in France.
What region is Caluire-et-Cuire in?
Caluire-et-Cuire is located in Rhône-Alpes, France.
Is Caluire-et-Cuire the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 389 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.