Huelva Population 2026
Huelva has a population of 144,258, making it the #46 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Andalusia. Roughly 0.3% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
144,258
Rank in Spain
#46
Coordinates
37.27°N, 6.94°W
~34 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
449 km
279 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 |
| Dos Hermanas | 122,943 | #52 |
Cities near Huelva
- Lepe25,886 people · ~23 km away
- Isla Cristina21,324 people · ~34 km away
- Almonte25,751 people · ~37 km away
- Ayamonte20,883 people · ~42 km away
- Mairena del Aljarafe45,890 people · ~78 km away
- Sevilla686,741 people · ~86 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Huelva?
Huelva has a population of 144,258 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #46 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Huelva in?
Huelva is located in Andalusia, Spain.
Is Huelva the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 449 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.