Dreux Population 2026
Dreux has a population of 31,058, making it the #251 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Centre-Val de Loire. It is about 69× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
31,058
Rank in France
#251
Coordinates
48.74°N, 1.37°E
~96 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
73 km
45 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Centre-Val de Loire
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Tours | 141,621 | #29 |
| Orléans | 116,344 | #34 |
| Bourges | 67,987 | #69 |
| Blois | 53,660 | #103 |
| Châteauroux | 53,301 | #107 |
| Chartres | 43,838 | #156 |
| Joué-lès-Tours | 37,466 | #196 |
| Vierzon | 29,876 | #264 |
Cities near Dreux
- Chartres43,838 people · ~33 km away
- Lucé17,780 people · ~34 km away
- Évreux57,795 people · ~36 km away
- Mantes-la-Jolie44,263 people · ~38 km away
- Vernon26,037 people · ~40 km away
- Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines146,598 people · ~48 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Dreux?
Dreux has a population of 31,058 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #251 biggest city in France.
What region is Dreux in?
Dreux is located in Centre-Val de Loire, France.
Is Dreux the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 73 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.