Algeciras Population 2026
Algeciras has a population of 121,414, making it the #53 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Andalusia. Roughly 0.3% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
121,414
Rank in Spain
#53
Coordinates
36.13°N, 5.45°W
~29 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
500 km
311 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Andalusia
Cities near Algeciras
- Ceuta83,179 people · ~30 km away
- Marbella156,295 people · ~66 km away
- San Fernando95,174 people · ~77 km away
- Fuengirola71,482 people · ~87 km away
- El Puerto de Santa María88,364 people · ~87 km away
- Jerez de la Frontera212,879 people · ~87 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Algeciras?
Algeciras has a population of 121,414 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #53 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Algeciras in?
Algeciras is located in Andalusia, Spain.
Is Algeciras the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 500 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.