Vélez-Málaga Population 2026
Vélez-Málaga has a population of 74,190, making it the #97 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Andalusia. Roughly 0.2% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 44× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
74,190
Rank in Spain
#97
Coordinates
36.78°N, 4.10°W
~62 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
406 km
252 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Vélez-Málaga?
Vélez-Málaga has a population of 74,190 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #97 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Vélez-Málaga in?
Vélez-Málaga is located in Andalusia, Spain.
Is Vélez-Málaga the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 406 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.