Roanne Population 2026
Roanne has a population of 39,840, making it the #175 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Rhône-Alpes. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 54× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,840
Rank in France
#175
Coordinates
46.04°N, 4.07°E
~285 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
339 km
211 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rhône-Alpes
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon | 520,774 | #3 |
| Saint-Étienne | 176,280 | #17 |
| Grenoble | 158,552 | #21 |
| Clermont-Ferrand | 147,865 | #23 |
| Villeurbanne | 131,445 | #31 |
| Valence | 63,864 | #73 |
| Chambéry | 61,640 | #80 |
| Vénissieux | 57,584 | #92 |
Cities near Roanne
- Montbrison16,164 people · ~48 km away
- Vichy27,019 people · ~51 km away
- Caluire-et-Cuire42,763 people · ~66 km away
- Mâcon35,484 people · ~66 km away
- Lyon520,774 people · ~68 km away
- Villeurbanne131,445 people · ~70 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Roanne?
Roanne has a population of 39,840 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #175 biggest city in France.
What region is Roanne in?
Roanne is located in Rhône-Alpes, France.
Is Roanne the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 339 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.