Águilas Population 2026
Águilas has a population of 34,533, making it the #221 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Murcia. Roughly 0.1% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 94× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,533
Rank in Spain
#221
Coordinates
37.41°N, 1.58°W
~23 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
382 km
237 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Murcia
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Murcia | 471,982 | #7 |
| Cartagena | 213,943 | #24 |
| Lorca | 93,079 | #72 |
| Molina de Segura | 64,065 | #117 |
| Alcantarilla | 41,084 | #171 |
| Torre-Pacheco | 35,614 | #208 |
| Mazarrón | 35,221 | #211 |
| Yecla | 35,025 | #214 |
Cities near Águilas
- Lorca93,079 people · ~31 km away
- Mazarrón35,221 people · ~32 km away
- Cartagena213,943 people · ~57 km away
- Torre-Pacheco35,614 people · ~67 km away
- Alcantarilla41,084 people · ~70 km away
- Níjar26,516 people · ~74 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Águilas?
Águilas has a population of 34,533 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #221 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Águilas in?
Águilas is located in Murcia, Spain.
Is Águilas the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 382 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.