Elche Population 2026
Elche has a population of 234,765, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Valencia. Roughly 0.5% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
234,765
Rank in Spain
#19
Coordinates
38.26°N, 0.70°W
~96 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
352 km
219 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Valencia
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Valencia | 824,340 | #3 |
| Alicante | 348,901 | #10 |
| Castelló de la Plana | 171,857 | #40 |
| Orihuela | 101,321 | #62 |
| Torrevieja | 82,599 | #82 |
| Torrent | 78,543 | #92 |
| Gandia | 73,829 | #98 |
| Benidorm | 70,450 | #102 |
Cities near Elche
- Alicante348,901 people · ~21 km away
- Orihuela101,321 people · ~29 km away
- Torrevieja82,599 people · ~32 km away
- Murcia471,982 people · ~48 km away
- Molina de Segura64,065 people · ~50 km away
- Yecla35,025 people · ~53 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Elche?
Elche has a population of 234,765 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Elche in?
Elche is located in Valencia, Spain.
Is Elche the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 352 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.