Challans Population 2026
Challans has a population of 18,947, making it the #480 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Pays de la Loire. It is about 113× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,947
Rank in France
#480
Coordinates
46.85°N, 1.88°W
~13 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
386 km
240 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Pays de la Loire
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Nantes | 325,070 | #6 |
| Angers | 168,279 | #19 |
| Le Mans | 144,515 | #27 |
| Saint-Nazaire | 67,054 | #70 |
| La Roche-sur-Yon | 59,410 | #86 |
| Cholet | 53,160 | #108 |
| Laval | 50,489 | #122 |
| Saint-Herblain | 46,898 | #138 |
Cities near Challans
- Les Sables-d'Olonne16,105 people · ~39 km away
- La Roche-sur-Yon59,410 people · ~40 km away
- Saint-Herblain46,898 people · ~44 km away
- Rezé39,248 people · ~45 km away
- Nantes325,070 people · ~48 km away
- Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire29,238 people · ~49 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Challans?
Challans has a population of 18,947 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #480 biggest city in France.
What region is Challans in?
Challans is located in Pays de la Loire, France.
Is Challans the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 386 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.