Fuengirola Population 2026

Fuengirola has a population of 71,482, making it the #101 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Andalusia. Roughly 0.1% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

71,482

Rank in Spain

#101

Coordinates

36.54°N, 4.62°W

~13 m elevation · Europe/Madrid

Distance to capital (Madrid)

438 km

272 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Andalusia

City	Population	Rank in Spain
Sevilla	686,741	#5
Málaga	592,346	#6
Córdoba	325,708	#12
Granada	233,532	#20
Jerez de la Frontera	212,879	#25
Almería	196,851	#30
Marbella	156,295	#41
Huelva	144,258	#46

Cities near Fuengirola

Mijas80,630 people · ~6 km away
Marbella156,295 people · ~23 km away
Málaga592,346 people · ~27 km away
Vélez-Málaga74,190 people · ~54 km away
Loja21,574 people · ~82 km away
Almuñécar27,696 people · ~86 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Fuengirola?

Fuengirola has a population of 71,482 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #101 biggest city in Spain.

What region is Fuengirola in?

Fuengirola is located in Andalusia, Spain.

Is Fuengirola the capital of Spain?

No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 438 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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