Cuenca Population 2026
Cuenca has a population of 54,898, making it the #137 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Castille-La Mancha. Roughly 0.1% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 59× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
54,898
Rank in Spain
#137
Coordinates
40.07°N, 2.13°W
~941 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
139 km
86 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Castille-La Mancha
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Albacete | 173,050 | #38 |
| Guadalajara | 93,470 | #71 |
| Talavera de la Reina | 88,856 | #73 |
| Toledo | 86,526 | #76 |
| Ciudad Real | 74,743 | #96 |
| Puertollano | 51,842 | #144 |
| Tomelloso | 36,091 | #201 |
| Azuqueca de Henares | 34,685 | #218 |
Cities near Cuenca
- Tarancón15,651 people · ~75 km away
- Teruel36,240 people · ~93 km away
- La Roda16,060 people · ~96 km away
- Villarrobledo26,642 people · ~97 km away
- Guadalajara93,470 people · ~107 km away
- Azuqueca de Henares34,685 people · ~111 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cuenca?
Cuenca has a population of 54,898 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #137 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Cuenca in?
Cuenca is located in Castille-La Mancha, Spain.
Is Cuenca the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 139 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.