Blanes Population 2026
Blanes has a population of 40,047, making it the #174 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Catalonia. Roughly 0.1% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 81× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,047
Rank in Spain
#174
Coordinates
41.67°N, 2.79°E
~16 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
562 km
349 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Catalonia
Cities near Blanes
- Lloret de Mar37,350 people · ~5 km away
- Mataró126,988 people · ~32 km away
- Girona100,266 people · ~34 km away
- Badalona217,741 people · ~52 km away
- Santa Coloma de Gramenet118,821 people · ~54 km away
- Sabadell211,734 people · ~58 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Blanes?
Blanes has a population of 40,047 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #174 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Blanes in?
Blanes is located in Catalonia, Spain.
Is Blanes the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 562 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.