Vigo Population 2026
Vigo has a population of 293,642, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Galicia. Roughly 0.6% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
293,642
Rank in Spain
#14
Coordinates
42.23°N, 8.72°W
~86 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
465 km
289 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Galicia
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| A Coruña | 250,438 | #18 |
| Ourense | 105,233 | #60 |
| Santiago de Compostela | 99,536 | #65 |
| Lugo | 98,025 | #66 |
| Pontevedra | 82,802 | #81 |
| Ferrol | 66,799 | #110 |
| Narón | 37,712 | #189 |
| Vilagarcía de Arousa | 37,576 | #190 |
Cities near Vigo
- Redondela29,194 people · ~11 km away
- Pontevedra82,802 people · ~23 km away
- Vilagarcía de Arousa37,576 people · ~41 km away
- Ribeira27,518 people · ~61 km away
- Ourense105,233 people · ~72 km away
- Santiago de Compostela99,536 people · ~73 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Vigo?
Vigo has a population of 293,642 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Vigo in?
Vigo is located in Galicia, Spain.
Is Vigo the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 465 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.