Arrecife Population 2026
Arrecife has a population of 61,351, making it the #125 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Canary Islands. Roughly 0.1% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 53× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
61,351
Rank in Spain
#125
Coordinates
28.96°N, 13.55°W
~20 m elevation · Atlantic/Canary
Distance to capital (Madrid)
1,557 km
967 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Canary Islands
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | 383,516 | #9 |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 211,359 | #27 |
| La Laguna | 150,661 | #43 |
| Telde | 123,265 | #51 |
| Arona | 78,614 | #91 |
| Santa Lucía | 71,863 | #100 |
| San Bartolomé de Tirajana | 53,588 | #140 |
| Adeje | 43,204 | #163 |
Cities near Arrecife
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria383,516 people · ~206 km away
- Telde123,265 people · ~212 km away
- Santa Lucía71,863 people · ~227 km away
- San Bartolomé de Tirajana53,588 people · ~229 km away
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife211,359 people · ~270 km away
- La Laguna150,661 people · ~276 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Arrecife?
Arrecife has a population of 61,351 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #125 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Arrecife in?
Arrecife is located in Canary Islands, Spain.
Is Arrecife the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 1,557 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.