Colmar Population 2026
Colmar has a population of 65,405, making it the #71 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Grand Est. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
65,405
Rank in France
#71
Coordinates
48.08°N, 7.36°E
~193 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
379 km
235 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 |
| Troyes | 60,785 | #83 |
| Charleville-Mézières | 52,415 | #113 |
| Châlons-en-Champagne | 51,257 | #119 |
Cities near Colmar
- Sélestat18,941 people · ~21 km away
- Wittenheim15,747 people · ~30 km away
- Illzach15,457 people · ~34 km away
- Mulhouse111,430 people · ~37 km away
- Saint-Dié-des-Vosges24,628 people · ~38 km away
- Saint-Louis20,871 people · ~56 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Colmar?
Colmar has a population of 65,405 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #71 biggest city in France.
What region is Colmar in?
Colmar is located in Grand Est, France.
Is Colmar the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 379 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.