2026 comparison
Angers vs Beaupréau-en-Mauges: 2026 comparison
Angers has more inhabitants than Beaupréau-en-Mauges: 162,290 versus 24,720, or 6.6 times as many. Beaupréau-en-Mauges covers a larger area (230 km² versus 42.7 km²), but Angers is more densely populated: 3,800 inhabitants per km² versus 107.
The median apartment price is higher in Angers: €3,163 per m² versus €1,615. The median standard of living is higher in Beaupréau-en-Mauges (€25,400 a year versus €23,930).
The two cities are 44 km apart as the crow flies, in the same department.
Angers
City in Maine-et-Loire
FMaine-et-Loire49Pays de la Loire
- Population
- 162,290 inhab.
- 18th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 42.7 km²
- Density
- 3,800 per km²
Beaupréau-en-Mauges
City in Maine-et-Loire
FMaine-et-Loire49Pays de la Loire
- Population
- 24,720 inhab.
- 374th in France · 5th in its department
- Area
- 230 km²
- Density
- 107 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
AngersBeaupréau-en-Mauges
| Criterion | Angers | Beaupréau-en-Mauges | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Angers6.6 times as high | 162,290 | 24,720 | More populous: Angers6.6 times as high |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Angers+0.4 pt | +2.9% | +2.5% | Stronger growth: Angers+0.4 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+0.8 pt | +5.9% | +6.7% | Stronger growth: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+0.8 pt |
| Density per km²Denser: Angers35 times as high | 3,800 | 107 | Denser: Angers35 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+5.0 pts | 14.7% | 19.7% | More young people: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+5.0 pts |
| 65 and overMore seniors: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+2.9 pts | 17.9% | 20.8% | More seniors: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+2.9 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+0.53 | 1.81 | 2.34 | Larger households: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+0.53 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | Angers | Beaupréau-en-Mauges | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: Angers+96% | 3,163 | 1,615 | More expensive: Angers+96% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: Angers+79% | 3,292 | 1,838 | More expensive: Angers+79% |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Angers+47% | 14.6 | 9.9 | More expensive: Angers+47% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: Angers+58% | 13.3 | 8.4 | More expensive: Angers+58% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+43 pts | 31.6% | 74.7% | More homeowners: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+43 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+70 pts | 21.7% | 91.6% | More houses: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+70 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: Angers+26 pts | 38.6% | 12.8% | More social housing: Angers+26 pts |
| Second homesMore second homes: Angers+2.3 pts | 3.4% | 1.2% | More second homes: Angers+2.3 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Angers+0.6 pt | 5.9% | 5.3% | More vacant homes: Angers+0.6 pt |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Angers+14 pts | 56.65% | 42.78% | Higher rate: Angers+14 pts |
Sources: DGFiP (DVF), Ministry of Housing (rent map), INSEE, census, Ministry for the Ecological Transition (SRU), DGFiP, local taxation
Income and jobs
Residents’ income and jobs
| Criterion | Angers | Beaupréau-en-Mauges | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+6% | 23,930 | 25,400 | Higher: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+6% |
| Poverty rateHigher: Angers+15 pts | 22.0% | 7.2% | Higher: Angers+15 pts |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+8% | €28,236 | €30,513 | Higher: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+8% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Angers+1.8 pt | 44% | 43% | More taxpaying households: Angers+1.8 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+9.5 pts | 71.0% | 80.5% | Higher: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+9.5 pts |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: Angers+9.6 pts | 15.4% | 5.8% | Higher: Angers+9.6 pts |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | Angers | Beaupréau-en-Mauges | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Christophe Béchu | Regis Lebrun | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections) | miscellaneous centre | miscellaneous | |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+0.9 pt | 97% | 98% | Better covered: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+0.9 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | Angers | Beaupréau-en-Mauges | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Angers+65% | 60.7985 in total | 36.891 in total | More shops per capita: Angers+65% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Angers+39% | 16.9274 in total | 12.130 in total | More per capita: Angers+39% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Angers3.1 times as high | 33.7547 in total | 10.927 in total | More per capita: Angers3.1 times as high |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+69% | 18.4299 in total | 31.177 in total | More per capita: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+69% |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Beaupréau-en-Mauges2.8 times as high | 1.626 in total | 4.411 in total | More per capita: Beaupréau-en-Mauges2.8 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Angers4.1 times as high | 1.727 in total | 0.41 in total | More per capita: Angers4.1 times as high |
| Passenger train stationsMore stations: Angers+2 | 2 | 0 | More stations: Angers+2 |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | Angers | Beaupréau-en-Mauges | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: Angers2.1 times as high | 6.0 | 2.8 | Better access: Angers2.1 times as high |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Angers2.4 times as high | 15.3248 in total | 6.516 in total | More per capita: Angers2.4 times as high |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Angers7.9 times as high | 22.4364 in total | 2.87 in total | More per capita: Angers7.9 times as high |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Angers+45% | 5.995 in total | 4.010 in total | More per capita: Angers+45% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+7% | 2.643 in total | 2.87 in total | More per capita: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+7% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Angers+18 | 19 | 1 | More facilities: Angers+18 |
Practitioners and facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print); access to doctors includes those in neighboring communes. Sources: Ministry of Health (DREES), APL, INSEE, facilities database (BPE), Ministry of Health (Finess)
Education
Schools and colleges
| Criterion | Angers | Beaupréau-en-Mauges | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Angers+57 | 74 | 17 | More schools: Angers+57 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Angers+25 | 27 | 2 | More middle schools: Angers+25 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Angers+17 | 21 | 4 | More high schools: Angers+17 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Angers+48 | 49 | 1 | More facilities: Angers+48 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | Angers | Beaupréau-en-Mauges | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+58% | 1.7 | 2.7 | Higher rate: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+58% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Angers8.0 times as high | 13.1 | 1.6 | Higher rate: Angers8.0 times as high |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Angers3.5 times as high | 3.6 | 1.0 | Higher rate: Angers3.5 times as high |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Angers+66% | 1.2 | 0.7 | Higher rate: Angers+66% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: Angers2.3 times as high | 11.0 | 4.8 | Higher rate: Angers2.3 times as high |
Offenses recorded in the commune by the police and gendarmerie, per 1,000 inhabitants (per 1,000 homes for burglaries); this is not the actual crime level. Rates for the latest published year. Source: Ministry of the Interior (SSMSI)
Climate
Temperature, sunshine and rain
| Criterion | Angers | Beaupréau-en-Mauges | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: Angers+0.3 °C | 12.6°C | 12.3°C | Warmer: Angers+0.3 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,845 | — | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+9% | 709 | 773 | Wetter: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+9% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+4 days/year | 111 | 115 | More rainy days: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+4 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+2 days/year | 32 | 34 | More frost days: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+2 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: Angers+3 days/year | 14 | 11 | More hot days: Angers+3 days/year |
Climate normals from the reference Météo-France station of each commune. Source: Météo-France, climate normals
Natural hazards
Natural disasters and prevention
| Criterion | Angers | Beaupréau-en-Mauges | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982Tie | 23 | 23 | Tie |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Angers+2 | 2 | 0 | More plans: Angers+2 |
| Radon potentialSame | Significant | Significant | Same |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | Angers | Beaupréau-en-Mauges | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Beaupréau-en-Mauges5.4 times as high | 42.7 | 230 | Larger: Beaupréau-en-Mauges5.4 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+61 m | 44 m | 104 m | Higher: Beaupréau-en-Mauges+61 m |
| Coastal communeSame | No | No | Same |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Rural town | |
| DepartmentSame | Maine-et-Loire (49) | Maine-et-Loire (49) | Same |
| Intercommunality | Communauté urbaine Angers Loire Métropole | Communauté d'agglomération Mauges Communauté | |
| Urban unit | Angers | Beaupréau-en-Mauges | |
| Functional area | Angers | Cholet |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
Angers vs Beaupréau-en-Mauges at a glance
| Criterion | Angers | Beaupréau-en-Mauges |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 162,290 | 24,720 |
| Change over 10 years | +5.9% | +6.7% |
| Density per km² | 3,800 | 107 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,163 | 1,615 |
| Median house price €/m² | 3,292 | 1,838 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 14.6 | 9.9 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 56.65% | 42.78% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,930 | 25,400 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 15.4% | 5.8% |
| Premises with fiber | 97% | 98% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 6.0 | 2.8 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 1.7 | 2.7 |
| Average temperature | 12.6°C | 12.3°C |
| Sunshine h/year | 1,845 | — |
| Area km² | 42.7 | 230 |
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FAQ
Angers vs Beaupréau-en-Mauges: your questions
Which is the larger city, Angers or Beaupréau-en-Mauges?
By population, Angers: 162,290 inhabitants versus 24,720 for Beaupréau-en-Mauges (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Angers is the 18th largest city in France, Beaupréau-en-Mauges the 374th. By area, Beaupréau-en-Mauges is the larger (230 km²).
How far is Angers from Beaupréau-en-Mauges?
Angers and Beaupréau-en-Mauges are 44 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes, in the same department (Maine-et-Loire).
Where is real estate more expensive, in Angers or Beaupréau-en-Mauges?
To buy an apartment, Angers is more expensive: €3,163 per m² (median price), versus €1,615 in Beaupréau-en-Mauges (+96%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in Angers or Beaupréau-en-Mauges?
In Beaupréau-en-Mauges, half of the residents have a standard of living above €25,400 a year, versus €23,930 in Angers (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are Angers and Beaupréau-en-Mauges in the same department?
Yes: both towns are in Maine-et-Loire (49), in the Pays de la Loire region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures