Granada Population 2026
Granada has a population of 233,532, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Andalusia. Roughly 0.5% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
233,532
Rank in Spain
#20
Coordinates
37.19°N, 3.61°W
~689 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
359 km
223 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 |
| Jerez de la Frontera | 212,879 | #25 |
| Almería | 196,851 | #30 |
| Marbella | 156,295 | #41 |
| Huelva | 144,258 | #46 |
| Dos Hermanas | 122,943 | #52 |
Cities near Granada
- Loja21,574 people · ~48 km away
- Motril60,592 people · ~49 km away
- Almuñécar27,696 people · ~51 km away
- Priego de Córdoba22,585 people · ~59 km away
- Vélez-Málaga74,190 people · ~63 km away
- Jaén113,457 people · ~67 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Granada?
Granada has a population of 233,532 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Granada in?
Granada is located in Andalusia, Spain.
Is Granada the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 359 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.