Ávila Population 2026
Ávila has a population of 57,657, making it the #132 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Castille and León. Roughly 0.1% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 56× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
57,657
Rank in Spain
#132
Coordinates
40.66°N, 4.70°W
~1,127 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
88 km
55 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Castille and León
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Valladolid | 300,618 | #13 |
| Burgos | 176,418 | #36 |
| Salamanca | 144,825 | #45 |
| León | 124,772 | #50 |
| Palencia | 78,629 | #90 |
| Ponferrada | 68,736 | #104 |
| Zamora | 61,827 | #123 |
| Segovia | 51,683 | #146 |
Cities near Ávila
- Segovia51,683 people · ~59 km away
- Medina del Campo21,540 people · ~75 km away
- Talavera de la Reina88,856 people · ~78 km away
- Móstoles207,095 people · ~80 km away
- Alcorcón172,384 people · ~82 km away
- Fuenlabrada190,496 people · ~87 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ávila?
Ávila has a population of 57,657 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #132 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Ávila in?
Ávila is located in Castille and León, Spain.
Is Ávila the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 88 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.