Oviedo Population 2026
Oviedo has a population of 220,027, making it the #21 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Asturias. Roughly 0.5% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
220,027
Rank in Spain
#21
Coordinates
43.36°N, 5.84°W
~237 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
372 km
231 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Asturias
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Gijón | 271,780 | #15 |
| Avilés | 78,715 | #89 |
| Mieres | 44,070 | #159 |
| Sama | 39,984 | #176 |
| La Felguera | 21,000 | #378 |
| Natahoyo | 20,000 | #403 |
| Corvera de Asturias | 15,955 | #513 |
Cities near Oviedo
- La Felguera21,000 people · ~14 km away
- Mieres44,070 people · ~14 km away
- Sama39,984 people · ~15 km away
- Corvera de Asturias15,955 people · ~20 km away
- Avilés78,715 people · ~23 km away
- Natahoyo20,000 people · ~24 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Oviedo?
Oviedo has a population of 220,027 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #21 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Oviedo in?
Oviedo is located in Asturias, Spain.
Is Oviedo the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 372 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.