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Towns in France starting with the letter S

5,590 French communes have a name starting with S. The largest is Strasbourg (Bas-Rhin) (296,552 inhabitants), ahead of Saint-Étienne (Loire) and Saint-Denis (Réunion).

5,590 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 S

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

FAQ

Towns starting with S: FAQ

How many towns in France start with S?

5,590 communes, out of 34,858.

What is the largest town in France starting with S?

Strasbourg (Bas-Rhin), with 296,552 inhabitants.

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

Saâcy-sur-Marne (Seine-et-Marne) and Sylvanès (Aveyron).

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