Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Population 2026
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has a population of 383,516, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Canary Islands. Roughly 0.8% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 8.5× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
383,516
Rank in Spain
#9
Coordinates
28.10°N, 15.42°W
~122 m elevation · Atlantic/Canary
Distance to capital (Madrid)
1,738 km
1,079 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Canary Islands
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Adeje | 43,204 | #163 |
Cities near Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- Telde123,265 people · ~12 km away
- Santa Lucía71,863 people · ~24 km away
- San Bartolomé de Tirajana53,588 people · ~25 km away
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife211,359 people · ~92 km away
- La Laguna150,661 people · ~98 km away
- La Orotava41,833 people · ~113 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has a population of 383,516 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in?
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is located in Canary Islands, Spain.
Is Las Palmas de Gran Canaria the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 1,738 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.