Puertollano Population 2026
Puertollano has a population of 51,842, making it the #144 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Castille-La Mancha. Roughly 0.1% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 63× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
51,842
Rank in Spain
#144
Coordinates
38.69°N, 4.11°W
~701 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
195 km
121 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Castille-La Mancha
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Albacete | 173,050 | #38 |
| Guadalajara | 93,470 | #71 |
| Talavera de la Reina | 88,856 | #73 |
| Toledo | 86,526 | #76 |
| Ciudad Real | 74,743 | #96 |
| Cuenca | 54,898 | #137 |
| Tomelloso | 36,091 | #201 |
| Azuqueca de Henares | 34,685 | #218 |
Cities near Puertollano
- Ciudad Real74,743 people · ~37 km away
- Valdepeñas31,147 people · ~63 km away
- Andújar37,113 people · ~72 km away
- Linares57,414 people · ~78 km away
- Úbeda34,602 people · ~99 km away
- Córdoba325,708 people · ~106 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Puertollano?
Puertollano has a population of 51,842 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #144 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Puertollano in?
Puertollano is located in Castille-La Mancha, Spain.
Is Puertollano the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 195 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.