Santa Lucía Population 2026
Santa Lucía has a population of 71,863, making it the #100 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Canary Islands. Roughly 0.2% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 45× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
71,863
Rank in Spain
#100
Coordinates
27.91°N, 15.54°W
~699 m elevation · Atlantic/Canary
Distance to capital (Madrid)
1,763 km
1,095 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Canary Islands
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | 383,516 | #9 |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 211,359 | #27 |
| La Laguna | 150,661 | #43 |
| Telde | 123,265 | #51 |
| Arona | 78,614 | #91 |
| Arrecife | 61,351 | #125 |
| San Bartolomé de Tirajana | 53,588 | #140 |
| Adeje | 43,204 | #163 |
Cities near Santa Lucía
- San Bartolomé de Tirajana53,588 people · ~4 km away
- Telde123,265 people · ~15 km away
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria383,516 people · ~24 km away
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife211,359 people · ~93 km away
- La Laguna150,661 people · ~100 km away
- La Orotava41,833 people · ~110 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Lucía?
Santa Lucía has a population of 71,863 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #100 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Santa Lucía in?
Santa Lucía is located in Canary Islands, Spain.
Is Santa Lucía the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 1,763 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.