Getxo Population 2026
Getxo has a population of 80,770, making it the #86 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Basque Country. Roughly 0.2% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
80,770
Rank in Spain
#86
Coordinates
43.36°N, 3.01°W
~43 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
332 km
206 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Basque Country
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Bilbao | 347,342 | #11 |
| Gasteiz / Vitoria | 257,407 | #16 |
| Donostia / San Sebastián | 185,357 | #35 |
| Barakaldo | 100,435 | #63 |
| Irun | 61,983 | #122 |
| Santutxu | 60,000 | #128 |
| Santurtzi | 46,978 | #150 |
| Portugalete | 45,826 | #156 |
Cities near Getxo
FAQ
What is the population of Getxo?
Getxo has a population of 80,770 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #86 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Getxo in?
Getxo is located in Basque Country, Spain.
Is Getxo the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 332 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.