Largest Cities in Centre-Val de Loire

Top 71 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Centre-Val de Loire

1 Tours 141,621

2 Orléans 116,344

3 Bourges 67,987

4 Blois 53,660

5 Châteauroux 53,301

6 Chartres 43,838

7 Joué-lès-Tours 37,466

8 Dreux 31,058

9 Vierzon 29,876

10 Olivet 22,604

11 Fleury-les-Aubrais 21,085

12 Romorantin-Lanthenay 19,953

13 Saint-Jean-de-Braye 19,874

14 Vendôme 19,226

15 Lucé 17,780

16 Saint-Jean-de-la-Ruelle 17,522

17 Montargis 17,457

18 Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire 17,337

19 Saran 16,243

20 Saint-Avertin 16,007

21 Châteaudun 16,006

22 Gien 15,966

23 Saint-Pierre-des-Corps 15,284

24 Issoudun 14,385

25 Châlette-sur-Loing 14,268

26 Nogent-le-Rotrou 13,128

27 Amilly 13,106

28 Amboise 12,685

29 Saint-Amand-Montrond 11,976

30 Vernouillet 11,783

31 Chambray-lès-Tours 10,910

32 Mainvilliers 10,505

33 Montlouis-sur-Loire 10,137

34 Fondettes 9,684

35 Pithiviers 9,659

36 La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin 9,532

37 Saint-Doulchard 9,433

38 Chinon 9,405

39 Saint-Jean-le-Blanc 9,025

40 La Riche 8,934

41 Déols 8,635

42 Ingré 8,001

43 Beaugency 7,659

44 Chécy 7,655

45 Saint-Denis-en-Val 7,632

46 Châteauneuf-sur-Loire 7,446

47 Ballan-Miré 7,398

48 Mehun-sur-Yèvre 7,257

49 La Ferté-Saint-Aubin 7,178

50 Loches 7,132

51 Saint-Florent-sur-Cher 7,083

52 Monts 7,054

53 Luisant 7,049

54 Le Blanc 7,026

55 Vineuil 6,950

56 Meung-sur-Loire 6,659

57 Villemandeur 6,498

58 Briare 6,455

59 Malesherbes 6,335

60 Sully-sur-Loire 6,285

61 Aubigny-sur-Nère 5,984

62 Mer 5,830

63 Salbris 5,810

64 Château-Renault 5,789

65 Veigné 5,771

66 Saint-Pryvé-Saint-Mesmin 5,382

67 Argenton-sur-Creuse 5,335

68 Épernon 5,266

69 Le Poinçonnet 5,120

70 Saint-Germain-du-Puy 5,057

71 Luynes 5,045

The largest cities in Centre-Val de Loire represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Tours leads with a population of 141,621, followed by Orléans and Bourges. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 24 dominates the top 10 with 10 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Tours's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 24 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 7,132 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 432,913.

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