Don Benito Population 2026
Don Benito has a population of 37,010, making it the #193 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Extremadura. Roughly 0.1% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 88× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
37,010
Rank in Spain
#193
Coordinates
38.96°N, 5.86°W
~285 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
246 km
153 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Extremadura
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Badajoz | 150,530 | #44 |
| Cáceres | 96,068 | #67 |
| Mérida | 59,857 | #129 |
| Plasencia | 40,141 | #173 |
| Almendralejo | 33,468 | #224 |
| Villanueva de la Serena | 25,759 | #303 |
| Navalmoral de la Mata | 17,228 | #473 |
| Zafra | 16,424 | #494 |
Cities near Don Benito
- Villanueva de la Serena25,759 people · ~6 km away
- Mérida59,857 people · ~42 km away
- Almendralejo33,468 people · ~56 km away
- Montijo16,236 people · ~66 km away
- Cáceres96,068 people · ~73 km away
- Zafra16,424 people · ~76 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Don Benito?
Don Benito has a population of 37,010 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #193 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Don Benito in?
Don Benito is located in Extremadura, Spain.
Is Don Benito the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 246 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.