Cáceres Population 2026
Cáceres has a population of 96,068, making it the #67 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Extremadura. Roughly 0.2% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
96,068
Rank in Spain
#67
Coordinates
39.48°N, 6.37°W
~441 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
250 km
155 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Extremadura
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Badajoz | 150,530 | #44 |
| Mérida | 59,857 | #129 |
| Plasencia | 40,141 | #173 |
| Don Benito | 37,010 | #193 |
| Almendralejo | 33,468 | #224 |
| Villanueva de la Serena | 25,759 | #303 |
| Navalmoral de la Mata | 17,228 | #473 |
| Zafra | 16,424 | #494 |
Cities near Cáceres
- Mérida59,857 people · ~62 km away
- Plasencia40,141 people · ~66 km away
- Montijo16,236 people · ~67 km away
- Don Benito37,010 people · ~73 km away
- Villanueva de la Serena25,759 people · ~74 km away
- Badajoz150,530 people · ~84 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cáceres?
Cáceres has a population of 96,068 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #67 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Cáceres in?
Cáceres is located in Extremadura, Spain.
Is Cáceres the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 250 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.