Leganés Population 2026
Leganés has a population of 188,425, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Madrid. Roughly 0.4% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 17× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
188,425
Rank in Spain
#33
Coordinates
40.33°N, 3.76°W
~672 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
11 km
7 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Madrid
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Madrid | 3,255,944 | #1 |
| Móstoles | 207,095 | #29 |
| Alcalá de Henares | 193,751 | #31 |
| Fuenlabrada | 190,496 | #32 |
| Getafe | 187,525 | #34 |
| Alcorcón | 172,384 | #39 |
| Torrejón de Ardoz | 118,162 | #55 |
| Alcobendas | 116,037 | #57 |
Cities near Leganés
FAQ
What is the population of Leganés?
Leganés has a population of 188,425 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Leganés in?
Leganés is located in Madrid, Spain.
Is Leganés the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 11 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.