Getafe Population 2026
Getafe has a population of 187,525, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Madrid. Roughly 0.4% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
187,525
Rank in Spain
#34
Coordinates
40.31°N, 3.73°W
~623 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
13 km
8 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Madrid
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Madrid | 3,255,944 | #1 |
| Móstoles | 207,095 | #29 |
| Alcalá de Henares | 193,751 | #31 |
| Fuenlabrada | 190,496 | #32 |
| Leganés | 188,425 | #33 |
| Alcorcón | 172,384 | #39 |
| Torrejón de Ardoz | 118,162 | #55 |
| Alcobendas | 116,037 | #57 |
Cities near Getafe
FAQ
What is the population of Getafe?
Getafe has a population of 187,525 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Getafe in?
Getafe is located in Madrid, Spain.
Is Getafe the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 13 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.