Basauri Population 2026
Basauri has a population of 42,657, making it the #165 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Basque Country. Roughly 0.1% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 76× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,657
Rank in Spain
#165
Coordinates
43.24°N, 2.89°W
~57 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
321 km
199 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Basque Country
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Bilbao | 347,342 | #11 |
| Gasteiz / Vitoria | 257,407 | #16 |
| Donostia / San Sebastián | 185,357 | #35 |
| Barakaldo | 100,435 | #63 |
| Getxo | 80,770 | #86 |
| Irun | 61,983 | #122 |
| Santutxu | 60,000 | #128 |
| Santurtzi | 46,978 | #150 |
Cities near Basauri
- Santutxu60,000 people · ~3 km away
- Bilbao347,342 people · ~4 km away
- Barakaldo100,435 people · ~10 km away
- Laudio / Llodio18,314 people · ~12 km away
- Portugalete45,826 people · ~14 km away
- Santurtzi46,978 people · ~15 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Basauri?
Basauri has a population of 42,657 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #165 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Basauri in?
Basauri is located in Basque Country, Spain.
Is Basauri the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 321 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.