Ferrol Population 2026
Ferrol has a population of 66,799, making it the #110 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Galicia. Roughly 0.1% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 49× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
66,799
Rank in Spain
#110
Coordinates
43.48°N, 8.23°W
~24 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
507 km
315 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Galicia
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Vigo | 293,642 | #14 |
| A Coruña | 250,438 | #18 |
| Ourense | 105,233 | #60 |
| Santiago de Compostela | 99,536 | #65 |
| Lugo | 98,025 | #66 |
| Pontevedra | 82,802 | #81 |
| Narón | 37,712 | #189 |
| Vilagarcía de Arousa | 37,576 | #190 |
Cities near Ferrol
FAQ
What is the population of Ferrol?
Ferrol has a population of 66,799 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #110 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Ferrol in?
Ferrol is located in Galicia, Spain.
Is Ferrol the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 507 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.