Épinal Population 2026
Épinal has a population of 39,518, making it the #178 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Grand Est. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 54× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,518
Rank in France
#178
Coordinates
48.18°N, 6.45°E
~388 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
311 km
193 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Grand Est
| City | Population | Rank in France |
|---|---|---|
| Strasbourg | 274,845 | #8 |
| Reims | 196,565 | #13 |
| Metz | 123,914 | #33 |
| Mulhouse | 111,430 | #36 |
| Nancy | 105,058 | #41 |
| Colmar | 65,405 | #71 |
| Troyes | 60,785 | #83 |
| Charleville-Mézières | 52,415 | #113 |
Cities near Épinal
- Saint-Dié-des-Vosges24,628 people · ~38 km away
- Lunéville21,582 people · ~46 km away
- Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy31,785 people · ~57 km away
- Nancy105,058 people · ~59 km away
- Laxou16,323 people · ~60 km away
- Vesoul19,892 people · ~66 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Épinal?
Épinal has a population of 39,518 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #178 biggest city in France.
What region is Épinal in?
Épinal is located in Grand Est, France.
Is Épinal the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 311 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.