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2026 ranking · population density

The least densely populated towns in Île-de-France in 2026

Gambaiseuil (Yvelines) is the least densely populated town in Île-de-France, with just 3.4 inhabitants per km². Next come Montenils (Seine-et-Marne, 6.8 inhabitants per km²) and Vulaines-lès-Provins (Seine-et-Marne, 7.6 inhabitants per km²).

1,266 towns ranked

Gambaiseuil, 1stThe next 19

The podium

  1. 1stGambaiseuil 3.4per km² Yvelines
  2. 2ndMontenils 6.8per km² Seine-et-Marne
  3. 3rdVulaines-lès-Provins 7.6per km² Seine-et-Marne

This ranking covers all 1,266 towns in Île-de-France. At the other end of the ranking, Levallois-Perret (Hauts-de-Seine) comes last with 28,473.0 inhabitants per km².

In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government, from large cities to tiny villages. Paris, Lyon and Marseille are ranked as whole communes: their arrondissements (districts) have no rank of their own.

The ranking: least densely populated towns in Île-de-France

Rank Town Department Density (per km²) Proportional bar Population Area (km²)
1 Gambaiseuil Yvelines (78) 3.4 65 19
2 Montenils Seine-et-Marne (77) 6.8 36 5.3
3 Vulaines-lès-Provins Seine-et-Marne (77) 7.6 82 11
4 tied Le Tartre-Gaudran Yvelines (78) 8.9 38 4.3
4 tied Charmont Val-d'Oise (95) 8.9 34 3.8
6 Theuville Val-d'Oise (95) 10.7 53 5.0
7 Mortery Seine-et-Marne (77) 10.8 142 13
8 Passy-sur-Seine Seine-et-Marne (77) 10.8 49 4.5
9 Voulton Seine-et-Marne (77) 11.4 299 26
10 Gironville Seine-et-Marne (77) 12.1 166 14
11 Courchamp Seine-et-Marne (77) 12.2 151 12
12 Cerneux Seine-et-Marne (77) 12.4 274 22
13 Arville Seine-et-Marne (77) 13.0 147 11
14 Saint-Mars-Vieux-Maisons Seine-et-Marne (77) 13.2 251 19
15 Louan-Villegruis-Fontaine Seine-et-Marne (77) 13.4 509 38
16 Beauchery-Saint-Martin Seine-et-Marne (77) 14.0 392 28
17 Chatignonville Essonne (91) 14.0 72 5.1
18 Sigy Seine-et-Marne (77) 14.2 67 4.7
19 Blandy Essonne (91) 14.5 115 7.9
20 Saint-Martin-du-Boschet Seine-et-Marne (77) 15.4 263 17
21 Roinvilliers Essonne (91) 15.8 113 7.2
22 Montolivet Seine-et-Marne (77) 16.0 262 16
23 Épinay-Champlâtreux Val-d'Oise (95) 16.0 57 3.6
24 Arrancourt Essonne (91) 16.2 120 7.4
25 Chérence Val-d'Oise (95) 16.3 138 8.5
26 Maisoncelles-en-Gâtinais Seine-et-Marne (77) 16.4 141 8.6
27 Brouy Essonne (91) 16.6 139 8.4
28 Champcenest Seine-et-Marne (77) 16.6 207 12
29 Mondreville Seine-et-Marne (77) 16.7 339 20
30 Rupéreux Seine-et-Marne (77) 17.1 108 6.3
31 Boissy-aux-Cailles Seine-et-Marne (77) 17.1 280 16
32 Allainville Yvelines (78) 17.6 287 16
33 Diant Seine-et-Marne (77) 17.9 196 11
34 Obsonville Seine-et-Marne (77) 17.9 127 7.1
35 Fontains Seine-et-Marne (77) 18.0 259 14
36 Banthelu Val-d'Oise (95) 18.2 147 8.1
37 Mespuits Essonne (91) 18.6 185 10.0
38 Melz-sur-Seine Seine-et-Marne (77) 18.9 349 19
39 Égligny Seine-et-Marne (77) 18.9 313 17
40 Sancy-lès-Provins Seine-et-Marne (77) 19.0 345 18
41 Grisy-sur-Seine Seine-et-Marne (77) 19.0 125 6.6
42 Rumont Seine-et-Marne (77) 19.5 129 6.6
43 Augers-en-Brie Seine-et-Marne (77) 19.9 269 13
44 Garentreville Seine-et-Marne (77) 20.2 128 6.4
45 Ichy Seine-et-Marne (77) 20.3 158 7.8
46 Laval-en-Brie Seine-et-Marne (77) 20.6 417 20
47 Gravon Seine-et-Marne (77) 20.7 156 7.6
48 Courtacon Seine-et-Marne (77) 20.8 247 12
49 Voinsles Seine-et-Marne (77) 20.8 592 28
50 Bois-Herpin Essonne (91) 21.1 82 3.9
51 Courcelles-en-Bassée Seine-et-Marne (77) 21.2 229 11
52 Montceaux-lès-Provins Seine-et-Marne (77) 21.2 326 15
53 La Chapelle-Moutils Seine-et-Marne (77) 21.4 404 19
54 Bassevelle Seine-et-Marne (77) 21.6 377 17
55 Chenou Seine-et-Marne (77) 21.6 297 14
56 Abbéville-la-Rivière Essonne (91) 21.9 329 15
57 Burcy Seine-et-Marne (77) 21.9 154 7.0
58 Paray-Douaville Yvelines (78) 22.0 226 10
59 Jaulnes Seine-et-Marne (77) 22.0 349 16
60 Vieux-Champagne Seine-et-Marne (77) 22.1 196 8.9
61 La Chapelle-Iger Seine-et-Marne (77) 22.1 193 8.7
62 tied Villenauxe-la-Petite Seine-et-Marne (77) 22.2 461 21
62 tied Châtenay-en-France Val-d'Oise (95) 22.2 68 3.1
64 Fromont Seine-et-Marne (77) 22.2 238 11
65 Menouville Val-d'Oise (95) 22.3 62 2.8
66 Chevry-en-Sereine Seine-et-Marne (77) 22.5 513 23
67 Villiers-en-Bière Seine-et-Marne (77) 23.1 248 11
68 Moussy Val-d'Oise (95) 23.2 110 4.8
69 Saint-Barthélemy Seine-et-Marne (77) 23.2 348 15
70 La Croix-en-Brie Seine-et-Marne (77) 23.4 689 29
71 Puiselet-le-Marais Essonne (91) 23.6 266 11
72 Boigneville Essonne (91) 23.6 373 16
73 Courquetaine Seine-et-Marne (77) 23.8 186 7.8
74 Montdauphin Seine-et-Marne (77) 24.1 237 9.8
75 Amenucourt Val-d'Oise (95) 24.4 212 8.7
76 Verdelot Seine-et-Marne (77) 24.4 625 26
77 Villiers-sur-Seine Seine-et-Marne (77) 24.9 283 11
78 Saint-Hilliers Seine-et-Marne (77) 25.1 481 19
79 Le Plessis-Gassot Val-d'Oise (95) 25.4 104 4.1
80 Congerville-Thionville Essonne (91) 25.4 215 8.5
81 Larchant Seine-et-Marne (77) 25.4 744 29
82 Saint-Léger Seine-et-Marne (77) 25.8 248 9.6
83 Tousson Seine-et-Marne (77) 25.8 342 13
84 Aulnoy Seine-et-Marne (77) 26.0 371 14
85 Coulombs-en-Valois Seine-et-Marne (77) 26.1 584 22
86 Guiry-en-Vexin Val-d'Oise (95) 26.3 162 6.2
87 Hautefeuille Seine-et-Marne (77) 26.3 258 9.8
88 Vanvillé Seine-et-Marne (77) 26.4 199 7.5
89 Léchelle Seine-et-Marne (77) 26.7 588 22
90 Échouboulains Seine-et-Marne (77) 26.9 563 21
91 Blennes Seine-et-Marne (77) 27.4 555 20
92 Frétoy Seine-et-Marne (77) 27.4 176 6.4
93 La Haute-Maison Seine-et-Marne (77) 27.5 356 13
94 Vaux-sur-Lunain Seine-et-Marne (77) 27.5 233 8.5
95 tied Omerville Val-d'Oise (95) 27.6 330 12
95 tied La Tombe Seine-et-Marne (77) 27.6 216 7.8
97 Balloy Seine-et-Marne (77) 27.6 365 13
98 Aufferville Seine-et-Marne (77) 27.6 490 18
99 Baby Seine-et-Marne (77) 27.7 114 4.1
100 Chauffour-lès-Étréchy Essonne (91) 28.1 135 4.8

Source: INSEE (official population figures); IGN / Observatoire des territoires (areas); total population divided by area. Not ranked: towns with no inhabitants. Tied values share the same rank. Data sources.

FAQ

Least densely populated towns in Île-de-France: FAQ

What is the least densely populated town in Île-de-France in 2026?

Gambaiseuil (Yvelines) is the least densely populated town in Île-de-France, with just 3.4 inhabitants per km².

What are the 10 least densely populated towns in Île-de-France?

In order: Gambaiseuil (3.4 inhabitants per km²), Montenils (6.8 inhabitants per km²), Vulaines-lès-Provins (7.6 inhabitants per km²), Le Tartre-Gaudran (8.9 inhabitants per km²), Charmont (8.9 inhabitants per km²), Theuville (10.7 inhabitants per km²), Mortery (10.8 inhabitants per km²), Passy-sur-Seine (10.8 inhabitants per km²), Voulton (11.4 inhabitants per km²), and Gironville (12.1 inhabitants per km²).

What is the most densely populated town in Île-de-France?

Levallois-Perret (Hauts-de-Seine) is the most densely populated town in Île-de-France, with 28,473.0 inhabitants per km². See the most densely populated towns in Île-de-France.

How many towns in Île-de-France are ranked?

All of them: the 1,266 towns in Île-de-France appear in this ranking.

How is density calculated?

Density is the official total population of the commune (INSEE) divided by its area in square kilometers.

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