Lorca Population 2026
Lorca has a population of 93,079, making it the #72 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Murcia. Roughly 0.2% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
93,079
Rank in Spain
#72
Coordinates
37.67°N, 1.70°W
~339 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
351 km
218 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Murcia
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Murcia | 471,982 | #7 |
| Cartagena | 213,943 | #24 |
| Molina de Segura | 64,065 | #117 |
| Alcantarilla | 41,084 | #171 |
| Torre-Pacheco | 35,614 | #208 |
| Mazarrón | 35,221 | #211 |
| Yecla | 35,025 | #214 |
| Cieza | 34,889 | #216 |
Cities near Lorca
- Águilas34,533 people · ~31 km away
- Mazarrón35,221 people · ~35 km away
- Alcantarilla41,084 people · ~54 km away
- Molina de Segura64,065 people · ~61 km away
- Murcia471,982 people · ~61 km away
- Cartagena213,943 people · ~64 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lorca?
Lorca has a population of 93,079 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #72 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Lorca in?
Lorca is located in Murcia, Spain.
Is Lorca the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 351 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.