Nice is a city located in France, within the province of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. It has a population of 342,669. The city is situated on the French Riviera, known for its Mediterranean coastline.
Population342,669
ProvinceProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Coordinates43.7031° N, 7.2661° E
Elevation25 m
CountryFrance
Rank in France#5 of 81,594
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Nearest Airports
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Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport
NCEInternational
6.4 km away
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Les Valettes Glider Landing Field
FR-1215Local
21 km away
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Cannes Mandelieu Airport
CEQRegional
30.4 km away
About Nice
Nice is positioned at coordinates 43.70313° latitude and 7.26608° longitude, in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 25 meters and operates within the Europe/Paris timezone. Nearby cities include Antibes, Cannes, Grasse, Sanremo, and Cagnes-sur-Mer.
In terms of population, Nice ranks #5 out of 34,380 cities in France. The total population of France is approximately 65,295,700, highlighting Nice's significant urban presence.
Cities in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Nice is part of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, which ranks #2 among 1,059 cities. Other notable cities in the province include Marseille, Toulon, Aix-en-Provence, Avignon, and Marseille 13. The city is equipped with various amenities, including 16 hospitals, 288 schools, and 36 universities.