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Nantes, Pays de la Loire

France

Regional capital47.2172° N, 1.5534° W

Nantes is a city located in France, specifically in the province of Pays de la Loire. With a population of 325,070, it is one of the significant urban centers in the region.

Population325,070
ProvincePays de la Loire
Coordinates47.2172° N, 1.5534° W
CountryFrance
Rank in France#6 of 81,594

Map

Nearest Airports

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Nantes Atlantique Airport

NTERegional

8.3 km away

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Nantes Héric Airfield

FR-0938Local

19.7 km away

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Saint Philbert de Bouaine Airfield

FR-0952Local

22.3 km away

About Nantes

Nantes is situated at coordinates 47.21725° latitude and -1.55336° longitude, placing it in the Northern and Western hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 19 meters and operates within the Europe/Paris timezone. Nearby cities include Saint-Herblain, Rezé, and Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire.

The city ranks #6 out of 34,380 cities in France by population. It is one of the larger cities in the country, with a total urban population of 65,295,700.

Cities in Pays de la Loire

Nantes is the largest city in the Pays de la Loire province, which includes 1,410 cities. Other notable cities in the province are Angers, Le Mans, and Saint-Nazaire. The city is equipped with various amenities, including 20 hospitals, 413 schools, and 849 restaurants.

Angers168,279Le Mans144,515Saint-Nazaire67,054La Roche-sur-Yon59,410Cholet53,160Laval50,489Saint-Herblain46,898Rezé39,248Saumur33,229Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire29,238

Nearby Cities

Around Nantes, 20 nearby populated places have been recorded within 25 km.

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GraslinNeighborhood
0.8 km
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BeaulieuCity
1.8 km
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Pont-RousseauCity
2.8 km
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Saint-JacquesNeighborhood
2.9 km
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TrentemoultCity
3.1 km
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Les DervallièresCity
3.2 km
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RezéCity · 39,248 inhab.
3.2 km
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La ContrieNeighborhood
3.5 km
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Le Grand ClosCity
3.6 km
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Le Grand BlottereauCity
3.6 km
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Saint-Sébastien-sur-LoireCity · 29,238 inhab.
3.9 km
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SèvresCity
4 km
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Chantenay-sur-LoireCity
4 km
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La JonelièreCity
4.2 km
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La TrocardièreCity
4.3 km
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La BlordièreCity
4.3 km
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Les CouêtsCity
4.6 km
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La FontaineCity
4.8 km
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La HoussaisCity
4.9 km
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BellevueCity
4.9 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Nantes?

The population of Nantes is 325,070.

In which province/state is Nantes located?

Nantes is located in the province of Pays de la Loire.

What are the coordinates of Nantes?

The coordinates of Nantes are 47.21725° latitude and -1.55336° longitude.

What is the elevation of Nantes?

The elevation of Nantes is 19 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Nantes?

The nearest airport to Nantes is Nantes Atlantique Airport.

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