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Towns in France starting with the letter C

3,692 French communes have a name starting with C. The largest is Clermont-Ferrand (Puy-de-Dôme) (148,795 inhabitants), ahead of Caen (Calvados) and Créteil (Val-de-Marne).

3,692 communes

Alphabetical list based on the official name; accents are ignored for sorting (Écouen is listed with the E’s). The department number is shown in parentheses.

Towns 1 to 500 starting with C

Source: INSEE, Official Geographic Code (official names of communes). Data sources.

FAQ

Towns starting with C: FAQ

How many towns in France start with C?

3,692 communes, out of 34,858.

What is the largest town in France starting with C?

Clermont-Ferrand (Puy-de-Dôme), with 148,795 inhabitants.

Which are the first and last towns starting with C in alphabetical order?

Cabanac (Hautes-Pyrénées) and Cysoing (Nord).

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