Châteauroux Population 2026
Châteauroux has a population of 53,301, making it the #107 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Centre-Val de Loire. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
53,301
Rank in France
#107
Coordinates
46.81°N, 1.69°E
~160 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
232 km
144 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Centre-Val de Loire
Cities near Châteauroux
- Vierzon29,876 people · ~54 km away
- Bourges67,987 people · ~61 km away
- Romorantin-Lanthenay19,953 people · ~62 km away
- Guéret15,853 people · ~73 km away
- Montluçon44,960 people · ~87 km away
- Châtellerault37,210 people · ~87 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Châteauroux?
Châteauroux has a population of 53,301 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #107 biggest city in France.
What region is Châteauroux in?
Châteauroux is located in Centre-Val de Loire, France.
Is Châteauroux the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 232 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.