Santiago de Compostela Population 2026
Santiago de Compostela has a population of 99,536, making it the #65 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Galicia. Roughly 0.2% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
99,536
Rank in Spain
#65
Coordinates
42.88°N, 8.55°W
~257 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
487 km
302 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 |
| Lugo | 98,025 | #66 |
| Pontevedra | 82,802 | #81 |
| Ferrol | 66,799 | #110 |
| Narón | 37,712 | #189 |
| Vilagarcía de Arousa | 37,576 | #190 |
Cities near Santiago de Compostela
- Ribeira27,518 people · ~18 km away
- Vilagarcía de Arousa37,576 people · ~36 km away
- Pontevedra82,802 people · ~51 km away
- Oleiros35,559 people · ~54 km away
- A Coruña250,438 people · ~56 km away
- Redondela29,194 people · ~67 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santiago de Compostela?
Santiago de Compostela has a population of 99,536 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #65 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Santiago de Compostela in?
Santiago de Compostela is located in Galicia, Spain.
Is Santiago de Compostela the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 487 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.