Baza Population 2026

Baza has a population of 23,359, making it the #330 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Andalusia. It is about 139× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.

Location of Baza (capital Madrid shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

23,359

Rank in Spain

#330

Coordinates

37.49°N, 2.77°W

~842 m elevation · Europe/Madrid

Distance to capital (Madrid)

335 km

208 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Andalusia

City	Population	Rank in Spain
Sevilla	686,741	#5
Málaga	592,346	#6
Córdoba	325,708	#12
Granada	233,532	#20
Jerez de la Frontera	212,879	#25
Almería	196,851	#30
Marbella	156,295	#41
Huelva	144,258	#46

Cities near Baza

Níjar26,516 people · ~77 km away
Almería196,851 people · ~78 km away
Úbeda34,602 people · ~78 km away
El Ejido84,710 people · ~80 km away
Granada233,532 people · ~81 km away
Roquetas de Mar94,925 people · ~82 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Baza?

Baza has a population of 23,359 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #330 biggest city in Spain.

What region is Baza in?

Baza is located in Andalusia, Spain.

Is Baza the capital of Spain?

No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 335 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.

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