Pamplona Population 2026
Pamplona has a population of 208,243, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Navarre. Roughly 0.4% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
208,243
Rank in Spain
#28
Coordinates
42.82°N, 1.64°W
~460 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
317 km
197 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Navarre
Cities near Pamplona
- Burlata18,934 people · ~2 km away
- Barañáin20,039 people · ~3 km away
- Errenteria38,767 people · ~59 km away
- Irun61,983 people · ~59 km away
- Donostia / San Sebastián185,357 people · ~61 km away
- Calahorra24,787 people · ~63 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pamplona?
Pamplona has a population of 208,243 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Pamplona in?
Pamplona is located in Navarre, Spain.
Is Pamplona the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 317 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.