Largest Cities in Centre-Val de Loire

Top 68 cities ranked by largest cities

Largest Cities - Centre-Val de Loire

1 Tours 139,259
2 Orléans 116,357
3 Bourges 64,186
4 Blois 47,219
5 Châteauroux 42,963
6 Joué-lès-Tours 38,423
7 Chartres 38,324
8 Dreux 31,543
9 Vierzon 25,068
11 Olivet 22,604
12 Fleury-les-Aubrais 21,804
14 Lucé 17,780
17 Saran 16,243
18 Vendôme 15,758
20 Saint-Avertin 14,999
21 Montargis 14,825
22 Gien 13,459
23 Amilly 13,106
24 Amboise 12,937
25 Châteaudun 12,830
28 Vernouillet 11,783
30 Issoudun 11,159
32 Fondettes 10,954
33 Mainvilliers 10,505
34 Ingré 10,062
36 Saint-Doulchard 9,433
37 Chinon 9,405
38 Nogent-le-Rotrou 9,292
39 Chécy 9,083
41 La Riche 8,934
42 Pithiviers 8,856
44 Ballan-Miré 8,477
45 Beaugency 8,024
47 Déols 7,600
49 Monts 7,054
50 Luisant 7,049
51 Le Blanc 7,026
52 Vineuil 6,950
53 Veigné 6,865
54 Meung-sur-Loire 6,670
55 Villemandeur 6,498
57 Mehun-sur-Yèvre 6,380
58 Malesherbes 6,335
60 Loches 6,234
62 Le Poinçonnet 5,855
63 Mer 5,830
64 Château-Renault 5,789
65 Épernon 5,715
66 Bléré 5,352
67 Sully-sur-Loire 5,124
68 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 139,259, 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 7,049 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 409,984.

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