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Montpellier, Occitanie

France

Provincial capital43.6109° N, 3.8763° E

Montpellier is a city located in France, specifically in the province of Occitanie. With a population of 248,252, it is one of the larger urban areas in the region.

Population248,252
ProvinceOccitanie
Coordinates43.6109° N, 3.8763° E
CountryFrance
Rank in France#10 of 81,594

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Nearest Airports

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Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport

MPLRegional

8 km away

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Pignan Airfield

FR-0811Local

11.2 km away

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Saint Drézéry Airfield

FR-0812Local

15.6 km away

About Montpellier

Situated at coordinates 43.61093° N latitude and 3.87635° E longitude, Montpellier lies in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 55 meters and operates within the Europe/Paris timezone. Nearby cities include Nîmes, Sète, Lunel, Agde, and Frontignan.

Montpellier ranks as the 10th most populous city in France out of a total of 34,380 cities. This population is part of the country's total urban population of 65,295,700.

Cities in Occitanie

The city is part of the Occitanie region, which ranks 2nd among 4,206 cities in the province. Other notable cities in Occitanie include Toulouse, Nîmes, Perpignan, Béziers, and Montauban. Montpellier is supported by various amenities, including 30 hospitals, 326 schools, 52 universities, and 930 restaurants.

Toulouse511,684Nîmes148,236Perpignan110,706Béziers74,081Montauban52,434Albi52,409Tarbes52,106Narbonne50,776Carcassonne49,600Castres47,275

Nearby Cities

Montpellier has 20 nearby cities and towns within a 25 km radius.

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GambettaCity
0.9 km
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Les ArceauxCity
1.1 km
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AntigoneCity
1.2 km
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FiguerollesCity
1.3 km
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Faubourg BoutonnetCity
1.5 km
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La PompignaneCity
2 km
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Port MarianneCity
2.3 km
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EstanoveCity
2.3 km
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La ChamberteCity
2.6 km
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Croix d'ArgentCity
2.6 km
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L'Aigue LongueCity
3 km
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Les CévennesCity
3.1 km
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Pas du LoupCity
3.2 km
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Hôpitaux-FacultésCity
3.3 km
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AlcoCity
3.3 km
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Castelnau-le-LezCity · 18,011 inhab.
3.4 km
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La MartelleCity
3.5 km
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La CéréirèdeCity
3.6 km
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SubstantionCity
3.7 km
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CelleneuveCity
3.8 km

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Montpellier?

The population of Montpellier is 248,252.

In which province/state is Montpellier located?

Montpellier is located in the province of Occitanie.

What are the coordinates of Montpellier?

The coordinates of Montpellier are 43.61093° N latitude and 3.87635° E longitude.

What is the elevation of Montpellier?

The elevation of Montpellier is 55 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Montpellier?

The nearest airport to Montpellier is Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport.

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