La Laguna Population 2026
La Laguna has a population of 150,661, making it the #43 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Canary Islands. Roughly 0.3% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
150,661
Rank in Spain
#43
Coordinates
28.49°N, 16.32°W
~558 m elevation · Atlantic/Canary
Distance to capital (Madrid)
1,756 km
1,090 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Canary Islands
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | 383,516 | #9 |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 211,359 | #27 |
| Telde | 123,265 | #51 |
| Arona | 78,614 | #91 |
| Santa Lucía | 71,863 | #100 |
| Arrecife | 61,351 | #125 |
| San Bartolomé de Tirajana | 53,588 | #140 |
| Adeje | 43,204 | #163 |
Cities near La Laguna
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife211,359 people · ~7 km away
- La Orotava41,833 people · ~22 km away
- Arona78,614 people · ~56 km away
- Adeje43,204 people · ~57 km away
- San Bartolomé de Tirajana53,588 people · ~96 km away
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria383,516 people · ~98 km away
FAQ
What is the population of La Laguna?
La Laguna has a population of 150,661 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #43 biggest city in Spain.
What region is La Laguna in?
La Laguna is located in Canary Islands, Spain.
Is La Laguna the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 1,756 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.