Sedan Population 2026
Sedan has a population of 20,620, making it the #436 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Grand Est. It is about 104× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,620
Rank in France
#436
Coordinates
49.70°N, 4.94°E
~156 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
210 km
130 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Grand Est
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Strasbourg | 274,845 | #8 |
| Reims | 196,565 | #13 |
| Metz | 123,914 | #33 |
| Mulhouse | 111,430 | #36 |
| Nancy | 105,058 | #41 |
| Colmar | 65,405 | #71 |
| Troyes | 60,785 | #83 |
| Charleville-Mézières | 52,415 | #113 |
Cities near Sedan
- Charleville-Mézières52,415 people · ~17 km away
- Verdun21,798 people · ~68 km away
- Reims196,565 people · ~82 km away
- Châlons-en-Champagne51,257 people · ~93 km away
- Thionville44,311 people · ~96 km away
- Laon28,688 people · ~96 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sedan?
Sedan has a population of 20,620 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #436 biggest city in France.
What region is Sedan in?
Sedan is located in Grand Est, France.
Is Sedan the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 210 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.