La Orotava Population 2026
La Orotava has a population of 41,833, making it the #169 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Canary Islands. Roughly 0.1% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 78× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
41,833
Rank in Spain
#169
Coordinates
28.39°N, 16.52°W
~355 m elevation · Atlantic/Canary
Distance to capital (Madrid)
1,777 km
1,104 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 |
| La Laguna | 150,661 | #43 |
| Telde | 123,265 | #51 |
| Arona | 78,614 | #91 |
| Santa Lucía | 71,863 | #100 |
| Arrecife | 61,351 | #125 |
| San Bartolomé de Tirajana | 53,588 | #140 |
Cities near La Orotava
- La Laguna150,661 people · ~22 km away
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife211,359 people · ~28 km away
- Adeje43,204 people · ~36 km away
- Arona78,614 people · ~36 km away
- San Bartolomé de Tirajana53,588 people · ~107 km away
- Santa Lucía71,863 people · ~110 km away
FAQ
What is the population of La Orotava?
La Orotava has a population of 41,833 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #169 biggest city in Spain.
What region is La Orotava in?
La Orotava is located in Canary Islands, Spain.
Is La Orotava the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 1,777 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.