Burgos Population 2026
Burgos has a population of 176,418, making it the #36 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Castille and León. Roughly 0.4% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
176,418
Rank in Spain
#36
Coordinates
42.34°N, 3.70°W
~863 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
214 km
133 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Castille and León
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Valladolid | 300,618 | #13 |
| Salamanca | 144,825 | #45 |
| León | 124,772 | #50 |
| Palencia | 78,629 | #90 |
| Ponferrada | 68,736 | #104 |
| Zamora | 61,827 | #123 |
| Ávila | 57,657 | #132 |
| Segovia | 51,683 | #146 |
Cities near Burgos
- Miranda de Ebro39,264 people · ~73 km away
- Aranda de Duero33,187 people · ~75 km away
- Palencia78,629 people · ~77 km away
- Gasteiz / Vitoria257,407 people · ~101 km away
- Logroño151,164 people · ~104 km away
- Laudio / Llodio18,314 people · ~108 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Burgos?
Burgos has a population of 176,418 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #36 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Burgos in?
Burgos is located in Castille and León, Spain.
Is Burgos the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 214 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.