Saint-Martin-d'Hères Population 2026
Saint-Martin-d'Hères has a population of 35,528, making it the #211 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Rhône-Alpes. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 60× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,528
Rank in France
#211
Coordinates
45.18°N, 5.76°E
~215 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
484 km
301 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 Saint-Martin-d'Hères
- Grenoble158,552 people · ~4 km away
- Échirolles33,088 people · ~5 km away
- Fontaine24,588 people · ~6 km away
- Chambéry61,640 people · ~45 km away
- Romans-sur-Isère35,002 people · ~57 km away
- Aix-les-Bains27,651 people · ~58 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Saint-Martin-d'Hères?
Saint-Martin-d'Hères has a population of 35,528 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #211 biggest city in France.
What region is Saint-Martin-d'Hères in?
Saint-Martin-d'Hères is located in Rhône-Alpes, France.
Is Saint-Martin-d'Hères the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 484 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.