Valence Population 2026
Valence has a population of 63,864, making it the #73 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Rhône-Alpes. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
63,864
Rank in France
#73
Coordinates
44.93°N, 4.91°E
~126 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
478 km
297 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Rhône-Alpes
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Lyon | 520,774 | #3 |
| Saint-Étienne | 176,280 | #17 |
| Grenoble | 158,552 | #21 |
| Clermont-Ferrand | 147,865 | #23 |
| Villeurbanne | 131,445 | #31 |
| Chambéry | 61,640 | #80 |
| Vénissieux | 57,584 | #92 |
| Annecy | 49,232 | #126 |
Cities near Valence
- Bourg-lès-Valence19,770 people · ~3 km away
- Romans-sur-Isère35,002 people · ~18 km away
- Annonay18,423 people · ~40 km away
- Montélimar35,637 people · ~43 km away
- Vienne32,293 people · ~67 km away
- Échirolles33,088 people · ~68 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Valence?
Valence has a population of 63,864 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #73 biggest city in France.
What region is Valence in?
Valence is located in Rhône-Alpes, France.
Is Valence the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 478 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.