Mijas Population 2026
Mijas has a population of 80,630, making it the #87 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Andalusia. Roughly 0.2% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
80,630
Rank in Spain
#87
Coordinates
36.60°N, 4.64°W
~418 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
433 km
269 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Andalusia
Cities near Mijas
- Fuengirola71,482 people · ~6 km away
- Málaga592,346 people · ~24 km away
- Marbella156,295 people · ~24 km away
- Vélez-Málaga74,190 people · ~52 km away
- Loja21,574 people · ~77 km away
- Almuñécar27,696 people · ~86 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Mijas?
Mijas has a population of 80,630 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #87 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Mijas in?
Mijas is located in Andalusia, Spain.
Is Mijas the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 433 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.