Mataró Population 2026
Mataró has a population of 126,988, making it the #49 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Catalonia. Roughly 0.3% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
126,988
Rank in Spain
#49
Coordinates
41.54°N, 2.44°E
~43 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
531 km
330 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Catalonia
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 1,686,208 | #2 |
| L'Hospitalet de Llobregat | 257,038 | #17 |
| Terrassa | 218,535 | #22 |
| Badalona | 217,741 | #23 |
| Sabadell | 211,734 | #26 |
| Tarragona | 141,542 | #47 |
| Lleida | 140,797 | #48 |
| Santa Coloma de Gramenet | 118,821 | #54 |
Cities near Mataró
- Badalona217,741 people · ~19 km away
- Santa Coloma de Gramenet118,821 people · ~22 km away
- Sabadell211,734 people · ~28 km away
- Barcelona1,686,208 people · ~29 km away
- Blanes40,047 people · ~32 km away
- L'Hospitalet de Llobregat257,038 people · ~35 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mataró?
Mataró has a population of 126,988 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #49 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Mataró in?
Mataró is located in Catalonia, Spain.
Is Mataró the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 531 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.