Le Mans Population 2026
Le Mans has a population of 144,515, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Pays de la Loire. Roughly 0.2% of France's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
144,515
Rank in France
#27
Coordinates
48.00°N, 0.20°E
~65 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
184 km
114 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pays de la Loire
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Nantes | 325,070 | #6 |
| Angers | 168,279 | #19 |
| 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 |
| Rezé | 39,248 | #180 |
Cities near Le Mans
FAQ
What is the population of Le Mans?
Le Mans has a population of 144,515 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in France.
What region is Le Mans in?
Le Mans is located in Pays de la Loire, France.
Is Le Mans the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 184 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.