El Astillero Population 2026
El Astillero has a population of 18,108, making it the #443 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Cantabria. It is about 180× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
18,108
Rank in Spain
#443
Coordinates
43.40°N, 3.82°W
~33 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
332 km
206 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Cantabria
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Santander | 173,635 | #37 |
| Torrelavega | 55,297 | #135 |
| Castro-Urdiales | 31,977 | #230 |
| Camargo | 30,263 | #248 |
Cities near El Astillero
- Camargo30,263 people · ~5 km away
- Santander173,635 people · ~7 km away
- Torrelavega55,297 people · ~19 km away
- Castro-Urdiales31,977 people · ~49 km away
- Santurtzi46,978 people · ~64 km away
- Portugalete45,826 people · ~65 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Astillero?
El Astillero has a population of 18,108 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #443 biggest city in Spain.
What region is El Astillero in?
El Astillero is located in Cantabria, Spain.
Is El Astillero the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 332 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.