Vichy Population 2026
Vichy has a population of 27,019, making it the #308 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Rhône-Alpes. It is about 79× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,019
Rank in France
#308
Coordinates
46.13°N, 3.43°E
~266 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
314 km
195 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 |
| Valence | 63,864 | #73 |
| Chambéry | 61,640 | #80 |
| Vénissieux | 57,584 | #92 |
Cities near Vichy
- Riom20,142 people · ~35 km away
- Cournon-d'Auvergne18,848 people · ~46 km away
- Clermont-Ferrand147,865 people · ~47 km away
- Chamalières20,298 people · ~48 km away
- Moulins23,095 people · ~49 km away
- Roanne39,840 people · ~51 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Vichy?
Vichy has a population of 27,019 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #308 biggest city in France.
What region is Vichy in?
Vichy is located in Rhône-Alpes, France.
Is Vichy the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 314 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.