Santutxu Population 2026
Santutxu has a population of 60,000, making it the #128 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Basque Country. Roughly 0.1% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 54× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
60,000
Rank in Spain
#128
Coordinates
43.25°N, 2.92°W
~140 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
322 km
200 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Basque Country
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Bilbao | 347,342 | #11 |
| Gasteiz / Vitoria | 257,407 | #16 |
| Donostia / San Sebastián | 185,357 | #35 |
| Barakaldo | 100,435 | #63 |
| Getxo | 80,770 | #86 |
| Irun | 61,983 | #122 |
| Santurtzi | 46,978 | #150 |
| Portugalete | 45,826 | #156 |
Cities near Santutxu
- Bilbao347,342 people · ~1 km away
- Basauri42,657 people · ~3 km away
- Barakaldo100,435 people · ~8 km away
- Portugalete45,826 people · ~11 km away
- Santurtzi46,978 people · ~13 km away
- Laudio / Llodio18,314 people · ~13 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santutxu?
Santutxu has a population of 60,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #128 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Santutxu in?
Santutxu is located in Basque Country, Spain.
Is Santutxu the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 322 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.