Orléans Population 2026
Orléans has a population of 116,344, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Centre-Val de Loire. Roughly 0.2% of France's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
116,344
Rank in France
#34
Coordinates
47.90°N, 1.90°E
~115 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
111 km
69 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Centre-Val de Loire
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Tours | 141,621 | #29 |
| Bourges | 67,987 | #69 |
| Blois | 53,660 | #103 |
| Châteauroux | 53,301 | #107 |
| Chartres | 43,838 | #156 |
| Joué-lès-Tours | 37,466 | #196 |
| Dreux | 31,058 | #251 |
| Vierzon | 29,876 | #264 |
Cities near Orléans
- Saint-Jean-de-la-Ruelle17,522 people · ~3 km away
- Fleury-les-Aubrais21,085 people · ~4 km away
- Olivet22,604 people · ~4 km away
- Saint-Jean-de-Braye19,874 people · ~6 km away
- Châteaudun16,006 people · ~46 km away
- Blois53,660 people · ~55 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Orléans?
Orléans has a population of 116,344 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in France.
What region is Orléans in?
Orléans is located in Centre-Val de Loire, France.
Is Orléans the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 111 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.