Ponferrada Population 2026
Ponferrada has a population of 68,736, making it the #104 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Castille and León. Roughly 0.1% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 47× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
68,736
Rank in Spain
#104
Coordinates
42.55°N, 6.60°W
~519 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
338 km
210 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Castille and León
Cities near Ponferrada
- Monforte de Lemos19,546 people · ~75 km away
- San Andrés del Rabanedo30,820 people · ~81 km away
- León124,772 people · ~84 km away
- Villaquilambre17,013 people · ~86 km away
- Lugo98,025 people · ~94 km away
- Benavente19,119 people · ~97 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ponferrada?
Ponferrada has a population of 68,736 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #104 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Ponferrada in?
Ponferrada is located in Castille and León, Spain.
Is Ponferrada the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 338 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.