Colombes Population 2026
Colombes has a population of 82,300, making it the #55 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Île-de-France. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
82,300
Rank in France
#55
Coordinates
48.92°N, 2.25°E
~40 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
10 km
6 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 Colombes
- Asnières-sur-Seine86,742 people · ~2 km away
- Courbevoie85,158 people · ~2 km away
- Argenteuil101,475 people · ~3 km away
- Nanterre86,719 people · ~5 km away
- Sartrouville53,980 people · ~6 km away
- Saint-Denis96,128 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Colombes?
Colombes has a population of 82,300 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #55 biggest city in France.
What region is Colombes in?
Colombes is located in Île-de-France, France.
Is Colombes the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 10 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.