La Flèche Population 2026
La Flèche has a population of 18,536, making it the #498 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Pays de la Loire. It is about 115× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,536
Rank in France
#498
Coordinates
47.70°N, 0.08°W
~33 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
221 km
137 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 La Flèche
FAQ
What is the population of La Flèche?
La Flèche has a population of 18,536 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #498 biggest city in France.
What region is La Flèche in?
La Flèche is located in Pays de la Loire, France.
Is La Flèche the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 221 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.