Chartres Population 2026
Chartres has a population of 43,838, making it the #156 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Centre-Val de Loire. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 49× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
43,838
Rank in France
#156
Coordinates
48.45°N, 1.49°E
~158 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
78 km
48 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Centre-Val de Loire
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Tours | 141,621 | #29 |
| Orléans | 116,344 | #34 |
| Bourges | 67,987 | #69 |
| Blois | 53,660 | #103 |
| Châteauroux | 53,301 | #107 |
| Joué-lès-Tours | 37,466 | #196 |
| Dreux | 31,058 | #251 |
| Vierzon | 29,876 | #264 |
Cities near Chartres
- Lucé17,780 people · ~2 km away
- Dreux31,058 people · ~33 km away
- Châteaudun16,006 people · ~43 km away
- Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines146,598 people · ~53 km away
- Versailles85,416 people · ~62 km away
- Mantes-la-Jolie44,263 people · ~63 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chartres?
Chartres has a population of 43,838 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #156 biggest city in France.
What region is Chartres in?
Chartres is located in Centre-Val de Loire, France.
Is Chartres the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 78 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.