Zarautz Population 2026
Zarautz has a population of 22,627, making it the #342 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Basque Country. It is about 144× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,627
Rank in Spain
#342
Coordinates
43.28°N, 2.17°W
~6 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
343 km
213 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 |
| Santutxu | 60,000 | #128 |
| Santurtzi | 46,978 | #150 |
Cities near Zarautz
- Donostia / San Sebastián185,357 people · ~16 km away
- Errenteria38,767 people · ~22 km away
- Eibar27,406 people · ~27 km away
- Irun61,983 people · ~31 km away
- Basauri42,657 people · ~58 km away
- Santutxu60,000 people · ~61 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Zarautz?
Zarautz has a population of 22,627 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #342 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Zarautz in?
Zarautz is located in Basque Country, Spain.
Is Zarautz the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 343 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.