Roquetas de Mar Population 2026

Roquetas de Mar has a population of 94,925, making it the #70 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Andalusia. Roughly 0.2% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.

MadridRoquetas de Mar
Location of Roquetas de Mar (capital Madrid shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
94,925
Rank in Spain
#70
Coordinates
36.76°N, 2.61°W
~12 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
417 km
259 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Andalusia

CityPopulationRank in Spain
Sevilla686,741#5
Málaga592,346#6
Córdoba325,708#12
Granada233,532#20
Jerez de la Frontera212,879#25
Almería196,851#30
Marbella156,295#41
Huelva144,258#46

Cities near Roquetas de Mar

  • Almería196,851 people · ~16 km away
  • El Ejido84,710 people · ~18 km away
  • Adra24,373 people · ~36 km away
  • Níjar26,516 people · ~43 km away
  • Motril60,592 people · ~80 km away
  • Baza23,359 people · ~82 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Roquetas de Mar?
Roquetas de Mar has a population of 94,925 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #70 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Roquetas de Mar in?
Roquetas de Mar is located in Andalusia, Spain.
Is Roquetas de Mar the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 417 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.

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