Málaga Population 2026
Málaga has a population of 592,346, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Andalusia. Roughly 1.2% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 5.5× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
592,346
Rank in Spain
#6
Coordinates
36.72°N, 4.42°W
~22 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
416 km
258 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Andalusia
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Sevilla | 686,741 | #5 |
| Córdoba | 325,708 | #12 |
| Granada | 233,532 | #20 |
| Jerez de la Frontera | 212,879 | #25 |
| Almería | 196,851 | #30 |
| Marbella | 156,295 | #41 |
| Huelva | 144,258 | #46 |
| Dos Hermanas | 122,943 | #52 |
Cities near Málaga
- Mijas80,630 people · ~24 km away
- Fuengirola71,482 people · ~27 km away
- Vélez-Málaga74,190 people · ~29 km away
- Marbella156,295 people · ~47 km away
- Loja21,574 people · ~55 km away
- Almuñécar27,696 people · ~65 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Málaga?
Málaga has a population of 592,346 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Málaga in?
Málaga is located in Andalusia, Spain.
Is Málaga the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 416 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.