Rezé Population 2026
Rezé has a population of 39,248, making it the #180 biggest city in 🇫🇷 France, located in Pays de la Loire. Roughly 0.1% of France's population lives here. It is about 54× smaller than Paris, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
39,248
Rank in France
#180
Coordinates
47.19°N, 1.57°W
~15 m elevation · Europe/Paris
Distance to capital (Paris)
345 km
214 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 Rezé
- Nantes325,070 people · ~3 km away
- Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire29,238 people · ~5 km away
- Saint-Herblain46,898 people · ~7 km away
- Challans18,947 people · ~45 km away
- Saint-Nazaire67,054 people · ~50 km away
- Cholet53,160 people · ~54 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Rezé?
Rezé has a population of 39,248 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #180 biggest city in France.
What region is Rezé in?
Rezé is located in Pays de la Loire, France.
Is Rezé the capital of France?
No, the capital of France is Paris, about 345 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.