Challans, Pays de la Loire
Challans: commune in Vendée, France
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Quick Facts about Challans
| Population | 20,622 |
| Country | France |
| State | Pays de la Loire (France) |
| County | Vendée |
| Postal code | 85300 |
| Area | 64.84 km2 |
| Official name | Challans |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.8458,-1.8794 |
| Male population | 9643 |
| Female population | 10979 |
| Altitude | 3 feet / 1 meters |
| Capital city | Challans is capital of canton of Challans |
| Time Zone | UTC+02:00, UTC+01:00 |
| Local time | 12:33:07 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Challans is located at 46°50'45"N 1°52'46"W (46.8458000, -1.8794200). It has 7 neighbors: Soullans, Sallertaine, Saint Christophe du Ligneron, Le Perrier, La Garnache, Froidfond and Commequiers.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 19,501 | - | census |
| 2015 | 20,133 | 3.14% | census |
| 2016 | 21,019 | 4.22% | census |
| 2017 | 20,622 | -1.93% | census |
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