Le Puy-en-Velay Population 2026
Le Puy-en-Velay has a population of 22,718, making it the #385 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Rhône-Alpes. It is about 94× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,718
Rank in France
#385
Coordinates
45.04°N, 3.89°E
~640 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
439 km
273 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 Le Puy-en-Velay
- Firminy17,902 people · ~50 km away
- Saint-Étienne176,280 people · ~59 km away
- Montbrison16,164 people · ~64 km away
- Annonay18,423 people · ~65 km away
- Saint-Chamond38,014 people · ~69 km away
- Issoire15,984 people · ~75 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Le Puy-en-Velay?
Le Puy-en-Velay has a population of 22,718 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #385 biggest city in France.
What region is Le Puy-en-Velay in?
Le Puy-en-Velay is located in Rhône-Alpes, France.
Is Le Puy-en-Velay the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 439 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.