Cieza Population 2026
Cieza has a population of 34,889, making it the #216 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Murcia. Roughly 0.1% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 93× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
34,889
Rank in Spain
#216
Coordinates
38.24°N, 1.42°W
~194 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
312 km
194 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Murcia
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Murcia | 471,982 | #7 |
| Cartagena | 213,943 | #24 |
| Lorca | 93,079 | #72 |
| Molina de Segura | 64,065 | #117 |
| Alcantarilla | 41,084 | #171 |
| Torre-Pacheco | 35,614 | #208 |
| Mazarrón | 35,221 | #211 |
| Yecla | 35,025 | #214 |
Cities near Cieza
- Molina de Segura64,065 people · ~28 km away
- Alcantarilla41,084 people · ~35 km away
- Murcia471,982 people · ~38 km away
- Hellín30,976 people · ~39 km away
- Orihuela101,321 people · ~45 km away
- Yecla35,025 people · ~49 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cieza?
Cieza has a population of 34,889 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #216 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Cieza in?
Cieza is located in Murcia, Spain.
Is Cieza the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 312 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.