2026 comparison
La Seyne-sur-Mer vs Montauban: 2026 comparison
Montauban has more inhabitants than La Seyne-sur-Mer: 64,523 versus 64,430, or 0.1% more. Montauban covers a larger area (135 km² versus 22.2 km²), but La Seyne-sur-Mer is more densely populated: 2,906 inhabitants per km² versus 477.
The median apartment price is higher in La Seyne-sur-Mer: €3,084 per m² versus €1,940. The median standard of living is higher in Montauban (€24,600 a year versus €23,890).
The two cities are 378 km apart as the crow flies.
La Seyne-sur-Mer
City in Var
FVar83Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Population
- 64,430 inhab.
- 89th in France · 2nd in its department
- Area
- 22.2 km²
- Density
- 2,906 per km²
© Didier Descouens, CC BY-SA 4.0
Montauban
City in Tarn-et-Garonne
- Population
- 64,523 inhab.
- 88th in France · 1st in its department
- Area
- 135 km²
- Density
- 477 per km²
Population
Population and demographics
Municipal population since 1876
La Seyne-sur-MerMontauban
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Montauban | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population inhab.More populous: Montauban+0.1% | 64,430 | 64,523 | More populous: Montauban+0.1% |
| Change over 5 yearsStronger growth: Montauban+1.9 pt | +1.3% | +3.3% | Stronger growth: Montauban+1.9 pt |
| Change over 10 yearsStronger growth: Montauban+9.9 pts | −1.2% | +8.7% | Stronger growth: Montauban+9.9 pts |
| Density per km²Denser: La Seyne-sur-Mer6.1 times as high | 2,906 | 477 | Denser: La Seyne-sur-Mer6.1 times as high |
| Under 15More young people: Montauban+0.9 pt | 15.9% | 16.7% | More young people: Montauban+0.9 pt |
| 65 and overMore seniors: La Seyne-sur-Mer+3.3 pts | 25.8% | 22.5% | More seniors: La Seyne-sur-Mer+3.3 pts |
| People per householdLarger households: Montauban+0.02 | 2.06 | 2.08 | Larger households: Montauban+0.02 |
Sources: INSEE, official population figures, INSEE, censuses, INSEE, census
Housing
Real estate prices and housing
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Montauban | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median apartment price €/m²More expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer+59% | 3,084 | 1,940 | More expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer+59% |
| Median house price €/m²More expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer2.0 times as high | 4,514 | 2,214 | More expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer2.0 times as high |
| Apartment rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer+31% | 14.8 | 11.3 | More expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer+31% |
| House rent €/m² per month, utilities includedMore expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer+63% | 16.7 | 10.2 | More expensive: La Seyne-sur-Mer+63% |
| Homeowner householdsMore homeowners: Montauban+2.5 pts | 52.5% | 55.0% | More homeowners: Montauban+2.5 pts |
| Share of housesMore houses: Montauban+25 pts | 31.4% | 56.1% | More houses: Montauban+25 pts |
| Social housing (SRU law) share of primary residencesMore social housing: La Seyne-sur-Mer+0.8 pt | 18.8% | 18.0% | More social housing: La Seyne-sur-Mer+0.8 pt |
| Second homesMore second homes: La Seyne-sur-Mer+8.9 pts | 10.5% | 1.6% | More second homes: La Seyne-sur-Mer+8.9 pts |
| Vacant homesMore vacant homes: Montauban+3.1 pts | 7.9% | 11.0% | More vacant homes: Montauban+3.1 pts |
| Property tax (combined rate)Higher rate: Montauban+14 pts | 55.28% | 69.14% | Higher rate: Montauban+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 | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Montauban | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median standard of living €/yearHigher: Montauban+3% | 23,890 | 24,600 | Higher: Montauban+3% |
| Poverty rateHigher: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1.2 pt | 21.0% | 19.8% | Higher: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1.2 pt |
| Average taxable income per householdHigher: Montauban+9% | €26,997 | €29,300 | Higher: Montauban+9% |
| Households paying income taxMore taxpaying households: Montauban+0.6 pt | 43% | 44% | More taxpaying households: Montauban+0.6 pt |
| Activity rate (ages 15-64)Higher: Montauban+0.8 pt | 72.6% | 73.4% | Higher: Montauban+0.8 pt |
| Unemployment rate (census)Higher: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1.8 pt | 14.3% | 12.5% | Higher: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1.8 pt |
Sources: INSEE, Filosofi, DGFiP, income tax, INSEE, census
Local life
Town hall and fiber internet
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Montauban | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Dorian Munoz | Didier Lallemand | |
| Political label of the mayor’s list (2026 local elections)Same | union of the far right | union of the far right | Same |
| Premises with fiberBetter covered: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1.4 pt | 99% | 97% | Better covered: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1.4 pt |
Sources: Ministry of the Interior, register of elected officials, Ministry of the Interior, Arcep
Shops and facilities
Shops, leisure and transportation
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Montauban | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shops per 10,000 inhab.More shops per capita: Montauban+82% | 54.2349 in total | 98.6636 in total | More shops per capita: Montauban+82% |
| Food shops per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Montauban+30% | 20.8134 in total | 27.1175 in total | More per capita: Montauban+30% |
| Restaurants per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Montauban+4% | 38.8250 in total | 40.3260 in total | More per capita: Montauban+4% |
| Sports facilities per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Montauban2.5 times as high | 11.373 in total | 28.1181 in total | More per capita: Montauban2.5 times as high |
| Cultural venues per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Montauban2.3 times as high | 1.17 in total | 2.516 in total | More per capita: Montauban2.3 times as high |
| Hotels per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Montauban+18% | 1.711 in total | 2.013 in total | More per capita: Montauban+18% |
| Passenger train stationsTie | 1 | 1 | Tie |
Number of facilities per 10,000 inhabitants (total count in small print). Source: INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Health
Health care
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Montauban | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year localized potential accessibilityBetter access: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2% | 3.8 | 3.7 | Better access: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2% |
| General practitioners per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+62% | 15.8102 in total | 9.863 in total | More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+62% |
| Medical specialists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+47% | 51.8334 in total | 35.3228 in total | More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+47% |
| Dentists per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: Montauban+45% | 7.951 in total | 11.574 in total | More per capita: Montauban+45% |
| Pharmacies per 10,000 inhab.More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+65% | 3.623 in total | 2.214 in total | More per capita: La Seyne-sur-Mer+65% |
| HospitalsMore facilities: Montauban+8 | 5 | 13 | More facilities: Montauban+8 |
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 | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Montauban | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary schoolsMore schools: Montauban+12 | 30 | 42 | More schools: Montauban+12 |
| Middle schoolsMore middle schools: Montauban+3 | 8 | 11 | More middle schools: Montauban+3 |
| High schoolsMore high schools: Montauban+6 | 4 | 10 | More high schools: Montauban+6 |
| Higher education institutions and programsMore facilities: Montauban+8 | 2 | 10 | More facilities: Montauban+8 |
Sources: Ministry of Education, INSEE, facilities database (BPE)
Recorded crime
Offenses recorded by the police
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Montauban | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homesHigher rate: Montauban+79% | 3.9 | 7.0 | Higher rate: Montauban+79% |
| Non-violent thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+28% | 8.9 | 7.0 | Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+28% |
| Physical violence outside the family per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+11% | 3.8 | 3.4 | Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+11% |
| Vehicle thefts per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+36% | 2.5 | 1.8 | Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+36% |
| Vandalism and property damage per 1,000 inhab.Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+29% | 11.3 | 8.8 | Higher rate: La Seyne-sur-Mer+29% |
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 | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Montauban | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureWarmer: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2.8 °C | 16.7°C | 13.9°C | Warmer: La Seyne-sur-Mer+2.8 °C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 2,104 | |
| Rainfall mm/yearWetter: Montauban+12% | 633 | 710 | Wetter: Montauban+12% |
| Rainy days days/year at least 1 mmMore rainy days: Montauban+44 days/year | 58 | 101 | More rainy days: Montauban+44 days/year |
| Frost days days/yearMore frost days: Montauban+35 days/year | 2 | 37 | More frost days: Montauban+35 days/year |
| Very hot days days/year 30 °C or moreMore hot days: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1 days/year | 37 | 35 | More hot days: La Seyne-sur-Mer+1 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 | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Montauban | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural disasters declared since 1982More declarations: Montauban+20 | 19 | 39 | More declarations: Montauban+20 |
| Natural hazard prevention plansMore plans: Montauban+3 | 0 | 3 | More plans: Montauban+3 |
| Radon potential | Significant | Low |
Sources: Géorisques (GASPAR), IRSN
Land
Area, terrain and administrative areas
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Montauban | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area km²Larger: Montauban6.1 times as high | 22.2 | 135 | Larger: Montauban6.1 times as high |
| Town hall elevationHigher: Montauban+88 m | 1 m | 89 m | Higher: Montauban+88 m |
| Coastal commune | Yes (sea) | No | |
| Density grid (INSEE) | Large urban centre | Intermediate urban centre | |
| Department | Var (83) | Tarn-et-Garonne (82) | |
| Intercommunality | Métropole Toulon-Provence-Méditerranée | Communauté d'agglomération Grand Montauban | |
| Urban unit | Toulon | Montauban | |
| Functional area | Toulon | Montauban |
Sources: IGN, IGN, elevation, Ministry for the Ecological Transition, Loi Littoral, INSEE, density grid, INSEE, COG, INSEE, geographic classifications
Summary
La Seyne-sur-Mer vs Montauban at a glance
| Criterion | La Seyne-sur-Mer | Montauban |
|---|---|---|
| Population inhab. | 64,430 | 64,523 |
| Change over 10 years | −1.2% | +8.7% |
| Density per km² | 2,906 | 477 |
| Median apartment price €/m² | 3,084 | 1,940 |
| Median house price €/m² | 4,514 | 2,214 |
| Apartment rent €/m² | 14.8 | 11.3 |
| Property tax (combined rate) | 55.28% | 69.14% |
| Median standard of living €/year | 23,890 | 24,600 |
| Unemployment rate (census) | 14.3% | 12.5% |
| Premises with fiber | 99% | 97% |
| Access to general practitioners visits/inhab./year | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Home burglaries per 1,000 homes | 3.9 | 7.0 |
| Average temperature | 16.7°C | 13.9°C |
| Sunshine h/year | — | 2,104 |
| Area km² | 22.2 | 135 |
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FAQ
La Seyne-sur-Mer vs Montauban: your questions
Which is the larger city, La Seyne-sur-Mer or Montauban?
By population, Montauban: 64,523 inhabitants versus 64,430 for La Seyne-sur-Mer (official population figures in force on January 1, 2026). Montauban is the 88th largest city in France, La Seyne-sur-Mer the 89th. By area, Montauban is also the larger (135 km²).
How far is La Seyne-sur-Mer from Montauban?
La Seyne-sur-Mer and Montauban are 378 km apart as the crow flies, between the centers of the two communes.
Where is real estate more expensive, in La Seyne-sur-Mer or Montauban?
To buy an apartment, La Seyne-sur-Mer is more expensive: €3,084 per m² (median price), versus €1,940 in Montauban (+59%). Median prices of sales over the last five years (DGFiP, DVF).
Where is the standard of living higher, in La Seyne-sur-Mer or Montauban?
In Montauban, half of the residents have a standard of living above €24,600 a year, versus €23,890 in La Seyne-sur-Mer (disposable income per consumption unit, INSEE).
Are La Seyne-sur-Mer and Montauban in the same department?
No: La Seyne-sur-Mer is in Var (83), in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, and Montauban in Tarn-et-Garonne (82), in the Occitanie region.
Official population figures in force on January 1, 2026. Source: INSEE, official population figures