Châlons-en-Champagne Population 2026
Châlons-en-Champagne has a population of 51,257, making it the #119 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Grand Est. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
51,257
Rank in France
#119
Coordinates
48.95°N, 4.37°E
~85 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
148 km
92 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Grand Est
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Strasbourg | 274,845 | #8 |
| Reims | 196,565 | #13 |
| Metz | 123,914 | #33 |
| Mulhouse | 111,430 | #36 |
| Nancy | 105,058 | #41 |
| Colmar | 65,405 | #71 |
| Troyes | 60,785 | #83 |
| Charleville-Mézières | 52,415 | #113 |
Cities near Châlons-en-Champagne
- Vitry-le-François17,250 people · ~30 km away
- Épernay27,082 people · ~31 km away
- Reims196,565 people · ~43 km away
- Saint-Dizier31,918 people · ~55 km away
- Bar-le-Duc18,595 people · ~61 km away
- Château-Thierry15,938 people · ~71 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Châlons-en-Champagne?
Châlons-en-Champagne has a population of 51,257 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #119 biggest city in France.
What region is Châlons-en-Champagne in?
Châlons-en-Champagne is located in Grand Est, France.
Is Châlons-en-Champagne the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 148 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.