A Coruña Population 2026
A Coruña has a population of 250,438, making it the #18 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Galicia. Roughly 0.5% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
250,438
Rank in Spain
#18
Coordinates
43.37°N, 8.40°W
~22 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
509 km
316 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Galicia
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Vigo | 293,642 | #14 |
| Ourense | 105,233 | #60 |
| Santiago de Compostela | 99,536 | #65 |
| Lugo | 98,025 | #66 |
| Pontevedra | 82,802 | #81 |
| Ferrol | 66,799 | #110 |
| Narón | 37,712 | #189 |
| Vilagarcía de Arousa | 37,576 | #190 |
Cities near A Coruña
FAQ
What is the population of A Coruña?
A Coruña has a population of 250,438 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #18 biggest city in Spain.
What region is A Coruña in?
A Coruña is located in Galicia, Spain.
Is A Coruña the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 509 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.