Alcalá de Henares Population 2026
Alcalá de Henares has a population of 193,751, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Madrid. Roughly 0.4% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
193,751
Rank in Spain
#31
Coordinates
40.48°N, 3.36°W
~597 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
30 km
19 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Madrid
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Madrid | 3,255,944 | #1 |
| Móstoles | 207,095 | #29 |
| Fuenlabrada | 190,496 | #32 |
| Leganés | 188,425 | #33 |
| Getafe | 187,525 | #34 |
| Alcorcón | 172,384 | #39 |
| Torrejón de Ardoz | 118,162 | #55 |
| Alcobendas | 116,037 | #57 |
Cities near Alcalá de Henares
- Torrejón de Ardoz118,162 people · ~10 km away
- Azuqueca de Henares34,685 people · ~12 km away
- Guadalajara93,470 people · ~23 km away
- Alcobendas116,037 people · ~25 km away
- Madrid3,255,944 people · ~30 km away
- Getafe187,525 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Alcalá de Henares?
Alcalá de Henares has a population of 193,751 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Alcalá de Henares in?
Alcalá de Henares is located in Madrid, Spain.
Is Alcalá de Henares the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 30 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.