Sélestat Population 2026
Sélestat has a population of 18,941, making it the #481 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Grand Est. It is about 113× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,941
Rank in France
#481
Coordinates
48.26°N, 7.45°E
~175 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
381 km
237 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 Sélestat
- Colmar65,405 people · ~21 km away
- Illkirch-Graffenstaden27,261 people · ~36 km away
- Saint-Dié-des-Vosges24,628 people · ~37 km away
- Strasbourg274,845 people · ~42 km away
- Schiltigheim32,289 people · ~44 km away
- Wittenheim15,747 people · ~51 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sélestat?
Sélestat has a population of 18,941 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #481 biggest city in France.
What region is Sélestat in?
Sélestat is located in Grand Est, France.
Is Sélestat the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 381 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.