Pontevedra Population 2026
Pontevedra has a population of 82,802, making it the #81 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Galicia. Roughly 0.2% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
82,802
Rank in Spain
#81
Coordinates
42.43°N, 8.64°W
~29 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
469 km
291 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Galicia
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Vigo | 293,642 | #14 |
| A Coruña | 250,438 | #18 |
| Ourense | 105,233 | #60 |
| Santiago de Compostela | 99,536 | #65 |
| Lugo | 98,025 | #66 |
| Ferrol | 66,799 | #110 |
| Narón | 37,712 | #189 |
| Vilagarcía de Arousa | 37,576 | #190 |
Cities near Pontevedra
- Redondela29,194 people · ~17 km away
- Vilagarcía de Arousa37,576 people · ~21 km away
- Vigo293,642 people · ~23 km away
- Ribeira27,518 people · ~38 km away
- Santiago de Compostela99,536 people · ~51 km away
- Ourense105,233 people · ~65 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pontevedra?
Pontevedra has a population of 82,802 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #81 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Pontevedra in?
Pontevedra is located in Galicia, Spain.
Is Pontevedra the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 469 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.