Saint-Nazaire Population 2026
Saint-Nazaire has a population of 67,054, making it the #70 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Pays de la Loire. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
67,054
Rank in France
#70
Coordinates
47.28°N, 2.22°W
~12 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
382 km
237 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 |
| La Roche-sur-Yon | 59,410 | #86 |
| Cholet | 53,160 | #108 |
| Laval | 50,489 | #122 |
| Saint-Herblain | 46,898 | #138 |
| Rezé | 39,248 | #180 |
Cities near Saint-Nazaire
- Saint-Herblain46,898 people · ~43 km away
- Rezé39,248 people · ~50 km away
- Nantes325,070 people · ~51 km away
- Challans18,947 people · ~54 km away
- Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire29,238 people · ~54 km away
- Vannes54,020 people · ~59 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Saint-Nazaire?
Saint-Nazaire has a population of 67,054 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #70 biggest city in France.
What region is Saint-Nazaire in?
Saint-Nazaire is located in Pays de la Loire, France.
Is Saint-Nazaire the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 382 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.