Ourense Population 2026
Ourense has a population of 105,233, making it the #60 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Galicia. Roughly 0.2% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 31× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
105,233
Rank in Spain
#60
Coordinates
42.34°N, 7.86°W
~146 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
408 km
253 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Galicia
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Vigo | 293,642 | #14 |
| A Coruña | 250,438 | #18 |
| Santiago de Compostela | 99,536 | #65 |
| Lugo | 98,025 | #66 |
| Pontevedra | 82,802 | #81 |
| Ferrol | 66,799 | #110 |
| Narón | 37,712 | #189 |
| Vilagarcía de Arousa | 37,576 | #190 |
Cities near Ourense
- Monforte de Lemos19,546 people · ~35 km away
- Redondela29,194 people · ~62 km away
- Pontevedra82,802 people · ~65 km away
- Ribeira27,518 people · ~65 km away
- Vigo293,642 people · ~72 km away
- Lugo98,025 people · ~79 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ourense?
Ourense has a population of 105,233 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #60 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Ourense in?
Ourense is located in Galicia, Spain.
Is Ourense the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 408 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.