Alcantarilla Population 2026
Alcantarilla has a population of 41,084, making it the #171 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Murcia. Roughly 0.1% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 79× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
41,084
Rank in Spain
#171
Coordinates
37.97°N, 1.22°W
~76 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
346 km
215 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 |
| Torre-Pacheco | 35,614 | #208 |
| Mazarrón | 35,221 | #211 |
| Yecla | 35,025 | #214 |
| Cieza | 34,889 | #216 |
Cities near Alcantarilla
- Murcia471,982 people · ~8 km away
- Molina de Segura64,065 people · ~10 km away
- Orihuela101,321 people · ~27 km away
- Torre-Pacheco35,614 people · ~34 km away
- Cieza34,889 people · ~35 km away
- Mazarrón35,221 people · ~42 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Alcantarilla?
Alcantarilla has a population of 41,084 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #171 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Alcantarilla in?
Alcantarilla is located in Murcia, Spain.
Is Alcantarilla the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 346 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.