Calatayud Population 2026

Calatayud has a population of 20,035, making it the #402 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Aragon. It is about 163× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.

Location of Calatayud (capital Madrid shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

20,035

Rank in Spain

#402

Coordinates

41.35°N, 1.64°W

~542 m elevation · Europe/Madrid

Distance to capital (Madrid)

202 km

125 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Aragon

City	Population	Rank in Spain
Zaragoza	686,986	#4
Huesca	53,956	#139
Teruel	36,240	#200
Utebo	17,677	#463
Ejea de los Caballeros	17,331	#469
Monzón	17,042	#479
Barbastro	16,924	#485
Alcañiz	16,392	#495

Cities near Calatayud

Utebo17,677 people · ~67 km away
Zaragoza686,986 people · ~72 km away
Tudela34,717 people · ~79 km away
Soria39,112 people · ~82 km away
Ejea de los Caballeros17,331 people · ~96 km away
Calahorra24,787 people · ~109 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Calatayud?

Calatayud has a population of 20,035 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #402 biggest city in Spain.

What region is Calatayud in?

Calatayud is located in Aragon, Spain.

Is Calatayud the capital of Spain?

No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 202 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.

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