Tours Population 2026
Tours has a population of 141,621, making it the #29 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Centre-Val de Loire. Roughly 0.2% of France's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
141,621
Rank in France
#29
Coordinates
47.39°N, 0.70°E
~52 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
203 km
126 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Centre-Val de Loire
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Orléans | 116,344 | #34 |
| Bourges | 67,987 | #69 |
| Blois | 53,660 | #103 |
| Châteauroux | 53,301 | #107 |
| Chartres | 43,838 | #156 |
| Joué-lès-Tours | 37,466 | #196 |
| Dreux | 31,058 | #251 |
| Vierzon | 29,876 | #264 |
Cities near Tours
- Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire17,337 people · ~3 km away
- Saint-Pierre-des-Corps15,284 people · ~3 km away
- Saint-Avertin16,007 people · ~4 km away
- Joué-lès-Tours37,466 people · ~6 km away
- Vendôme19,226 people · ~52 km away
- Blois53,660 people · ~52 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tours?
Tours has a population of 141,621 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #29 biggest city in France.
What region is Tours in?
Tours is located in Centre-Val de Loire, France.
Is Tours the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 203 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.