Chelles Population 2026
Chelles has a population of 46,947, making it the #136 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Île-de-France. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
46,947
Rank in France
#136
Coordinates
48.88°N, 2.59°E
~44 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
18 km
11 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Île-de-France
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 2,138,551 | #1 |
| Marne La Vallée | 318,325 | #7 |
| Cergy-Pontoise | 183,430 | #15 |
| Paris 19 Buttes-Chaumont | 178,691 | #16 |
| Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines | 146,598 | #25 |
| Montreuil | 111,240 | #37 |
| Boulogne-Billancourt | 108,782 | #40 |
| Argenteuil | 101,475 | #42 |
Cities near Chelles
- Champs-sur-Marne27,776 people · ~3 km away
- Marne La Vallée318,325 people · ~6 km away
- Pontault-Combault34,798 people · ~9 km away
- Aulnay-sous-Bois80,615 people · ~10 km away
- Champigny-sur-Marne76,726 people · ~10 km away
- Montreuil111,240 people · ~11 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chelles?
Chelles has a population of 46,947 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #136 biggest city in France.
What region is Chelles in?
Chelles is located in Île-de-France, France.
Is Chelles the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 18 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.