Sens Population 2026
Sens has a population of 28,700, making it the #286 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Bourgogne. It is about 75× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,700
Rank in France
#286
Coordinates
48.20°N, 3.28°E
~78 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
100 km
62 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bourgogne
Cities near Sens
- Auxerre41,516 people · ~49 km away
- Troyes60,785 people · ~60 km away
- Melun38,953 people · ~61 km away
- Corbeil-Essonnes40,527 people · ~74 km away
- Évry51,900 people · ~79 km away
- Pontault-Combault34,798 people · ~83 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sens?
Sens has a population of 28,700 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #286 biggest city in France.
What region is Sens in?
Sens is located in Bourgogne, France.
Is Sens the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 100 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.