Les Sables-d'Olonne Population 2026
Les Sables-d'Olonne has a population of 16,105, making it the #575 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Pays de la Loire. It is about 133× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,105
Rank in France
#575
Coordinates
46.50°N, 1.78°W
~7 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
405 km
252 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 Les Sables-d'Olonne
- La Roche-sur-Yon59,410 people · ~33 km away
- Challans18,947 people · ~39 km away
- La Rochelle76,810 people · ~61 km away
- Les Herbiers15,664 people · ~72 km away
- Fontenay-le-Comte16,316 people · ~75 km away
- Rezé39,248 people · ~79 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Les Sables-d'Olonne?
Les Sables-d'Olonne has a population of 16,105 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #575 biggest city in France.
What region is Les Sables-d'Olonne in?
Les Sables-d'Olonne is located in Pays de la Loire, France.
Is Les Sables-d'Olonne the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 405 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.