Salamanca Population 2026
Salamanca has a population of 144,825, making it the #45 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Castille and León. Roughly 0.3% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
144,825
Rank in Spain
#45
Coordinates
40.97°N, 5.66°W
~815 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
176 km
109 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Castille and León
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Valladolid | 300,618 | #13 |
| Burgos | 176,418 | #36 |
| León | 124,772 | #50 |
| Palencia | 78,629 | #90 |
| Ponferrada | 68,736 | #104 |
| Zamora | 61,827 | #123 |
| Ávila | 57,657 | #132 |
| Segovia | 51,683 | #146 |
Cities near Salamanca
- Zamora61,827 people · ~60 km away
- Béjar15,007 people · ~65 km away
- Medina del Campo21,540 people · ~73 km away
- Ávila57,657 people · ~88 km away
- Laguna de Duero21,762 people · ~104 km away
- Valladolid300,618 people · ~110 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Salamanca?
Salamanca has a population of 144,825 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #45 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Salamanca in?
Salamanca is located in Castille and León, Spain.
Is Salamanca the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 176 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.