Épernay Population 2026
Épernay has a population of 27,082, making it the #306 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Grand Est. It is about 79× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,082
Rank in France
#306
Coordinates
49.04°N, 3.96°E
~92 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
119 km
74 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 |
| Colmar | 65,405 | #71 |
| Troyes | 60,785 | #83 |
| Charleville-Mézières | 52,415 | #113 |
Cities near Épernay
- Reims196,565 people · ~26 km away
- Châlons-en-Champagne51,257 people · ~31 km away
- Château-Thierry15,938 people · ~41 km away
- Vitry-le-François17,250 people · ~58 km away
- Soissons31,100 people · ~60 km away
- Laon28,688 people · ~63 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Épernay?
Épernay has a population of 27,082 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #306 biggest city in France.
What region is Épernay in?
Épernay is located in Grand Est, France.
Is Épernay the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 119 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.