Creil Population 2026
Creil has a population of 31,863, making it the #241 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Hauts-de-France. It is about 67× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,863
Rank in France
#241
Coordinates
49.26°N, 2.48°E
~73 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
46 km
29 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Hauts-de-France
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Lille | 238,695 | #11 |
| Amiens | 143,086 | #28 |
| Roubaix | 99,507 | #43 |
| Tourcoing | 99,160 | #44 |
| Dunkirk | 86,263 | #49 |
| Calais | 74,433 | #65 |
| Villeneuve-d'Ascq | 62,400 | #77 |
| Saint-Quentin | 55,407 | #95 |
Cities near Creil
- Nogent-sur-Oise19,690 people · ~2 km away
- Senlis19,160 people · ~9 km away
- Sarcelles57,979 people · ~30 km away
- Compiègne44,243 people · ~31 km away
- Garges-lès-Gonesse39,847 people · ~33 km away
- Beauvais53,393 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Creil?
Creil has a population of 31,863 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #241 biggest city in France.
What region is Creil in?
Creil is located in Hauts-de-France, France.
Is Creil the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 46 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.