Palencia Population 2026
Palencia has a population of 78,629, making it the #90 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Castille and León. Roughly 0.2% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
78,629
Rank in Spain
#90
Coordinates
42.01°N, 4.52°W
~739 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
190 km
118 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Castille and León
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Valladolid | 300,618 | #13 |
| Burgos | 176,418 | #36 |
| Salamanca | 144,825 | #45 |
| León | 124,772 | #50 |
| Ponferrada | 68,736 | #104 |
| Zamora | 61,827 | #123 |
| Ávila | 57,657 | #132 |
| Segovia | 51,683 | #146 |
Cities near Palencia
- Valladolid300,618 people · ~43 km away
- Laguna de Duero21,762 people · ~50 km away
- Burgos176,418 people · ~77 km away
- Aranda de Duero33,187 people · ~79 km away
- Medina del Campo21,540 people · ~84 km away
- Benavente19,119 people · ~95 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Palencia?
Palencia has a population of 78,629 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #90 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Palencia in?
Palencia is located in Castille and León, Spain.
Is Palencia the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 190 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.