Cadiz Population 2026
Cadiz has a population of 116,979, making it the #56 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Andalusia. Roughly 0.2% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
116,979
Rank in Spain
#56
Coordinates
36.53°N, 6.29°W
~22 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
488 km
303 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Andalusia
Cities near Cadiz
- El Puerto de Santa María88,364 people · ~9 km away
- San Fernando95,174 people · ~10 km away
- Jerez de la Frontera212,879 people · ~22 km away
- Almonte25,751 people · ~85 km away
- Utrera52,617 people · ~86 km away
- Algeciras121,414 people · ~87 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cadiz?
Cadiz has a population of 116,979 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #56 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Cadiz in?
Cadiz is located in Andalusia, Spain.
Is Cadiz the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 488 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.