Guadalajara Population 2026
Guadalajara has a population of 93,470, making it the #71 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Castille-La Mancha. Roughly 0.2% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
93,470
Rank in Spain
#71
Coordinates
40.63°N, 3.16°W
~722 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
51 km
32 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Castille-La Mancha
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Albacete | 173,050 | #38 |
| Talavera de la Reina | 88,856 | #73 |
| Toledo | 86,526 | #76 |
| Ciudad Real | 74,743 | #96 |
| Cuenca | 54,898 | #137 |
| Puertollano | 51,842 | #144 |
| Tomelloso | 36,091 | #201 |
| Azuqueca de Henares | 34,685 | #218 |
Cities near Guadalajara
- Azuqueca de Henares34,685 people · ~11 km away
- Alcalá de Henares193,751 people · ~23 km away
- Torrejón de Ardoz118,162 people · ~32 km away
- Alcobendas116,037 people · ~42 km away
- Madrid3,255,944 people · ~51 km away
- Getafe187,525 people · ~60 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Guadalajara?
Guadalajara has a population of 93,470 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #71 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Guadalajara in?
Guadalajara is located in Castille-La Mancha, Spain.
Is Guadalajara the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 51 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.