Cholet Population 2026
Cholet has a population of 53,160, making it the #108 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Pays de la 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)
53,160
Rank in France
#108
Coordinates
47.06°N, 0.88°W
~84 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
312 km
194 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pays de la Loire
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Nantes | 325,070 | #6 |
| Angers | 168,279 | #19 |
| Le Mans | 144,515 | #27 |
| Saint-Nazaire | 67,054 | #70 |
| La Roche-sur-Yon | 59,410 | #86 |
| Laval | 50,489 | #122 |
| Saint-Herblain | 46,898 | #138 |
| Rezé | 39,248 | #180 |
Cities near Cholet
- Les Herbiers15,664 people · ~23 km away
- Bressuire20,743 people · ~38 km away
- Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire29,238 people · ~50 km away
- Angers168,279 people · ~52 km away
- Nantes325,070 people · ~54 km away
- Rezé39,248 people · ~54 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cholet?
Cholet has a population of 53,160 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #108 biggest city in France.
What region is Cholet in?
Cholet is located in Pays de la Loire, France.
Is Cholet the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 312 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.