Linares Population 2026
Linares has a population of 57,414, making it the #133 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Andalusia. Roughly 0.1% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 57× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
57,414
Rank in Spain
#133
Coordinates
38.10°N, 3.64°W
~413 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
258 km
160 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Andalusia
Cities near Linares
- Úbeda34,602 people · ~25 km away
- Andújar37,113 people · ~37 km away
- Jaén113,457 people · ~39 km away
- Campiña67,904 people · ~59 km away
- Valdepeñas31,147 people · ~77 km away
- Puertollano51,842 people · ~78 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Linares?
Linares has a population of 57,414 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #133 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Linares in?
Linares is located in Andalusia, Spain.
Is Linares the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 258 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.