Ribeira Population 2026
Ribeira has a population of 27,518, making it the #283 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Galicia. Roughly 0.1% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 118× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,518
Rank in Spain
#283
Coordinates
42.74°N, 8.44°W
~158 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
471 km
292 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 |
| Pontevedra | 82,802 | #81 |
| Ferrol | 66,799 | #110 |
| Narón | 37,712 | #189 |
Cities near Ribeira
- Santiago de Compostela99,536 people · ~18 km away
- Vilagarcía de Arousa37,576 people · ~31 km away
- Pontevedra82,802 people · ~38 km away
- Redondela29,194 people · ~52 km away
- Vigo293,642 people · ~61 km away
- Ourense105,233 people · ~65 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ribeira?
Ribeira has a population of 27,518 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #283 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Ribeira in?
Ribeira is located in Galicia, Spain.
Is Ribeira the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 471 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.