Chaumont Population 2026
Chaumont has a population of 28,981, making it the #280 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Grand Est. It is about 74× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,981
Rank in France
#280
Coordinates
48.11°N, 5.14°E
~322 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
222 km
138 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 Chaumont
- Saint-Dizier31,918 people · ~60 km away
- Bar-le-Duc18,595 people · ~74 km away
- Vitry-le-François17,250 people · ~80 km away
- Troyes60,785 people · ~81 km away
- Toul17,680 people · ~84 km away
- Dijon159,941 people · ~89 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chaumont?
Chaumont has a population of 28,981 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #280 biggest city in France.
What region is Chaumont in?
Chaumont is located in Grand Est, France.
Is Chaumont the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 222 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.