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Towns in France starting with the letter W

196 French communes have a name starting with W. The largest is Wattrelos (Nord) (41,013 inhabitants), ahead of Wasquehal (Nord) and Wattignies (Nord).

196 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.

All towns starting with W

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

FAQ

Towns starting with W: FAQ

How many towns in France start with W?

196 communes, out of 34,858.

What is the largest town in France starting with W?

Wattrelos (Nord), with 41,013 inhabitants.

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

Waben (Pas-de-Calais) and Wylder (Nord).

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