Fontenay-le-Comte Population 2026
Fontenay-le-Comte has a population of 16,316, making it the #566 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Pays de la Loire. It is about 131× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,316
Rank in France
#566
Coordinates
46.47°N, 0.81°W
~15 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
355 km
220 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pays de la Loire
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Nantes | 325,070 | #6 |
| Angers | 168,279 | #19 |
| Le Mans | 144,515 | #27 |
| Saint-Nazaire | 67,054 | #70 |
| La Roche-sur-Yon | 59,410 | #86 |
| Cholet | 53,160 | #108 |
| Laval | 50,489 | #122 |
| Saint-Herblain | 46,898 | #138 |
Cities near Fontenay-le-Comte
- Niort54,660 people · ~31 km away
- La Rochelle76,810 people · ~43 km away
- Les Herbiers15,664 people · ~48 km away
- Bressuire20,743 people · ~48 km away
- La Roche-sur-Yon59,410 people · ~53 km away
- Rochefort29,427 people · ~60 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Fontenay-le-Comte?
Fontenay-le-Comte has a population of 16,316 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #566 biggest city in France.
What region is Fontenay-le-Comte in?
Fontenay-le-Comte is located in Pays de la Loire, France.
Is Fontenay-le-Comte the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 355 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.