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Metz, Grand Est

France

Provincial capital49.1191° N, 6.1727° E

Metz is a city located in France, within the Grand Est province. It has a population of 123,914, making it a notable urban center in the region.

Population123,914
ProvinceGrand Est
Coordinates49.1191° N, 6.1727° E
CountryFrance
Rank in France#35 of 81,594

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Nearest Airports

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Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport

ETZRegional

16.3 km away

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Doncourt-lès-Conflans Airfield

LFGRLocal

17.8 km away

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Chambley airfield

LFJYLocal

24 km away

About Metz

The city is situated at coordinates 49.11911° latitude and 6.17269° longitude, placing it in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. Metz has an elevation of 182 meters and operates within the Europe/Paris timezone.

Metz ranks 35th out of 34,380 cities in France by population. With a total urban population of 65,295,700 in the country, Metz is a significant city in comparison to larger urban areas.

Cities in Grand Est

Located in the Grand Est province, Metz is part of a region that encompasses various cities. The specific ranking of Metz within the province is not provided.

Strasbourg274,845Reims196,565Mulhouse111,430Nancy105,058Colmar65,405Troyes60,785Charleville-Mézières52,415Châlons-en-Champagne51,257Thionville44,311Épinal39,518

Nearby Cities

Metz is surrounded by 20 cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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Roman Catholic Diocese of MetzPopulated place
0.2 km
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PontiffroyCity
0.6 km
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Le Ban Saint-MartinCity · 4,332 inhab.
1.6 km
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Belle CroixCity
1.7 km
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PlantièresCity
1.9 km
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SablonCity
2.3 km
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Devant les PontsNeighborhood
2.4 km
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QueuleuCity
2.6 km
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Saint-Julien-lès-MetzCity · 3,228 inhab.
2.7 km
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Longeville-lès-MetzCity · 3,970 inhab.
2.7 km
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Les BordesCity
2.9 km
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Les FrichesCity
3 km
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Les Quatre BornesCity
3 km
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Montigny-lès-MetzCity · 26,369 inhab.
3 km
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Cité Le MartetCity
3.1 km
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Cité JérusalemCity
3.2 km
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Vallières-lès-MetzVillage
3.3 km
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VallièresCity
3.4 km
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Saint-ÉloyCity
3.6 km
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PlappevilleCity · 2,468 inhab.
3.7 km

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Largest cities in France

#1 Paris2,138,551#2 Marseille877,215#3 Lyon520,774#4 Toulouse511,684#5 Nice342,669
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Metz?

The population of Metz is 123,914.

In which province/state is Metz located?

Metz is located in the Grand Est province.

What are the coordinates of Metz?

The coordinates of Metz are 49.11911° latitude and 6.17269° longitude.

What is the elevation of Metz?

The elevation of Metz is 182 meters.

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