Arona Population 2026
Arona has a population of 78,614, making it the #91 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Canary Islands. Roughly 0.2% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
78,614
Rank in Spain
#91
Coordinates
28.10°N, 16.68°W
~632 m elevation · Atlantic/Canary
Distance to capital (Madrid)
1,812 km
1,125 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Canary Islands
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | 383,516 | #9 |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 211,359 | #27 |
| La Laguna | 150,661 | #43 |
| Telde | 123,265 | #51 |
| Santa Lucía | 71,863 | #100 |
| Arrecife | 61,351 | #125 |
| San Bartolomé de Tirajana | 53,588 | #140 |
| Adeje | 43,204 | #163 |
Cities near Arona
- Adeje43,204 people · ~5 km away
- La Orotava41,833 people · ~36 km away
- La Laguna150,661 people · ~56 km away
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife211,359 people · ~59 km away
- San Bartolomé de Tirajana53,588 people · ~110 km away
- Santa Lucía71,863 people · ~114 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Arona?
Arona has a population of 78,614 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #91 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Arona in?
Arona is located in Canary Islands, Spain.
Is Arona the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 1,812 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.