Loja Population 2026
Loja has a population of 21,574, making it the #366 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Andalusia. It is about 151× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,574
Rank in Spain
#366
Coordinates
37.17°N, 4.15°W
~453 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
363 km
225 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Andalusia
Cities near Loja
- Priego de Córdoba22,585 people · ~30 km away
- Lucena42,248 people · ~40 km away
- Vélez-Málaga74,190 people · ~43 km away
- Granada233,532 people · ~48 km away
- Málaga592,346 people · ~55 km away
- Puente-Genil30,241 people · ~60 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Loja?
Loja has a population of 21,574 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #366 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Loja in?
Loja is located in Andalusia, Spain.
Is Loja the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 363 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.