Melun Population 2026
Melun has a population of 38,953, making it the #183 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Île-de-France. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 55× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
38,953
Rank in France
#183
Coordinates
48.55°N, 2.65°E
~73 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
41 km
25 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Île-de-France
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 2,138,551 | #1 |
| Marne La Vallée | 318,325 | #7 |
| Cergy-Pontoise | 183,430 | #15 |
| Paris 19 Buttes-Chaumont | 178,691 | #16 |
| Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines | 146,598 | #25 |
| Montreuil | 111,240 | #37 |
| Boulogne-Billancourt | 108,782 | #40 |
| Argenteuil | 101,475 | #42 |
Cities near Melun
- Corbeil-Essonnes40,527 people · ~14 km away
- Évry51,900 people · ~18 km away
- Savigny-sur-Orge39,698 people · ~27 km away
- Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois33,689 people · ~27 km away
- Pontault-Combault34,798 people · ~28 km away
- Saint-Maur-des-Fossés75,402 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Melun?
Melun has a population of 38,953 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #183 biggest city in France.
What region is Melun in?
Melun is located in Île-de-France, France.
Is Melun the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 41 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.