Laxou Population 2026
Laxou has a population of 16,323, making it the #565 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Grand Est. It is about 131× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,323
Rank in France
#565
Coordinates
48.68°N, 6.15°E
~225 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
279 km
173 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 Laxou
- Nancy105,058 people · ~3 km away
- Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy31,785 people · ~3 km away
- Toul17,680 people · ~19 km away
- Lunéville21,582 people · ~27 km away
- Montigny-lès-Metz26,369 people · ~46 km away
- Metz123,914 people · ~48 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Laxou?
Laxou has a population of 16,323 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #565 biggest city in France.
What region is Laxou in?
Laxou is located in Grand Est, France.
Is Laxou the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 279 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.