Issoire Population 2026
Issoire has a population of 15,984, making it the #581 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Rhône-Alpes. It is about 134× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,984
Rank in France
#581
Coordinates
45.54°N, 3.25°E
~393 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
374 km
232 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rhône-Alpes
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon | 520,774 | #3 |
| Saint-Étienne | 176,280 | #17 |
| Grenoble | 158,552 | #21 |
| Clermont-Ferrand | 147,865 | #23 |
| Villeurbanne | 131,445 | #31 |
| Valence | 63,864 | #73 |
| Chambéry | 61,640 | #80 |
| Vénissieux | 57,584 | #92 |
Cities near Issoire
- Cournon-d'Auvergne18,848 people · ~22 km away
- Clermont-Ferrand147,865 people · ~29 km away
- Chamalières20,298 people · ~29 km away
- Riom20,142 people · ~40 km away
- Montbrison16,164 people · ~64 km away
- Vichy27,019 people · ~66 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Issoire?
Issoire has a population of 15,984 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #581 biggest city in France.
What region is Issoire in?
Issoire is located in Rhône-Alpes, France.
Is Issoire the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 374 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.