Vitré Population 2026
Vitré has a population of 17,266, making it the #541 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Brittany. It is about 124× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,266
Rank in France
#541
Coordinates
48.12°N, 1.21°W
~96 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
275 km
171 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Brittany
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Rennes | 227,830 | #12 |
| Brest | 144,899 | #26 |
| Quimper | 63,849 | #74 |
| Lorient | 58,112 | #87 |
| Vannes | 54,020 | #99 |
| Saint-Brieuc | 52,774 | #111 |
| Saint-Malo | 50,676 | #121 |
| Lanester | 24,352 | #351 |
Cities near Vitré
FAQ
What is the population of Vitré?
Vitré has a population of 17,266 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #541 biggest city in France.
What region is Vitré in?
Vitré is located in Brittany, France.
Is Vitré the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 275 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.