La Roche-sur-Yon Population 2026
La Roche-sur-Yon has a population of 59,410, making it the #86 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Pays de la Loire. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
59,410
Rank in France
#86
Coordinates
46.67°N, 1.43°W
~73 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
372 km
231 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 |
| Cholet | 53,160 | #108 |
| Laval | 50,489 | #122 |
| Saint-Herblain | 46,898 | #138 |
| Rezé | 39,248 | #180 |
Cities near La Roche-sur-Yon
- Les Sables-d'Olonne16,105 people · ~33 km away
- Les Herbiers15,664 people · ~39 km away
- Challans18,947 people · ~40 km away
- Fontenay-le-Comte16,316 people · ~53 km away
- Rezé39,248 people · ~59 km away
- Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire29,238 people · ~60 km away
FAQ
What is the population of La Roche-sur-Yon?
La Roche-sur-Yon has a population of 59,410 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #86 biggest city in France.
What region is La Roche-sur-Yon in?
La Roche-sur-Yon is located in Pays de la Loire, France.
Is La Roche-sur-Yon the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 372 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.