Ceuta Population 2026
Ceuta has a population of 83,179, making it the #80 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Ceuta. Roughly 0.2% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
83,179
Rank in Spain
#80
Coordinates
35.89°N, 5.32°W
~22 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
523 km
325 miles, straight line
Cities near Ceuta
- Algeciras121,414 people · ~30 km away
- Marbella156,295 people · ~80 km away
- Fuengirola71,482 people · ~96 km away
- Mijas80,630 people · ~100 km away
- San Fernando95,174 people · ~102 km away
- Cadiz116,979 people · ~112 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ceuta?
Ceuta has a population of 83,179 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #80 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Ceuta in?
Ceuta is located in Ceuta, Spain.
Is Ceuta the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 523 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.