Villeneuve-d'Ascq Population 2026

Villeneuve-d'Ascq has a population of 62,400, making it the #77 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Hauts-de-France. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.

ParisVilleneuve-d'Ascq
Location of Villeneuve-d'Ascq (capital Paris shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
62,400
Rank in France
#77
Coordinates
50.62°N, 3.17°E
~32 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
205 km
127 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Hauts-de-France

CityPopulationRank in France
Lille238,695#11
Amiens143,086#28
Roubaix99,507#43
Tourcoing99,160#44
Dunkirk86,263#49
Calais74,433#65
Saint-Quentin55,407#95
Beauvais53,393#106

Cities near Villeneuve-d'Ascq

  • Lille238,695 people · ~8 km away
  • Roubaix99,507 people · ~9 km away
  • Tourcoing99,160 people · ~12 km away
  • Lens38,265 people · ~31 km away
  • Liévin34,370 people · ~35 km away
  • Arras47,052 people · ~45 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Villeneuve-d'Ascq?
Villeneuve-d'Ascq has a population of 62,400 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #77 biggest city in France.
What region is Villeneuve-d'Ascq in?
Villeneuve-d'Ascq is located in Hauts-de-France, France.
Is Villeneuve-d'Ascq the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 205 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.

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