Murcia Population 2026
Murcia has a population of 471,982, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Murcia. Roughly 1.0% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 6.9× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
471,982
Rank in Spain
#7
Coordinates
37.99°N, 1.13°W
~53 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
349 km
217 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Murcia
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Cartagena | 213,943 | #24 |
| Lorca | 93,079 | #72 |
| 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 Murcia
- Alcantarilla41,084 people · ~8 km away
- Molina de Segura64,065 people · ~10 km away
- Orihuela101,321 people · ~20 km away
- Torre-Pacheco35,614 people · ~31 km away
- Cieza34,889 people · ~38 km away
- Torrevieja82,599 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Murcia?
Murcia has a population of 471,982 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Murcia in?
Murcia is located in Murcia, Spain.
Is Murcia the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 349 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.