El Ejido Population 2026
El Ejido has a population of 84,710, making it the #78 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Andalusia. Roughly 0.2% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
84,710
Rank in Spain
#78
Coordinates
36.78°N, 2.81°W
~84 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
412 km
256 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Andalusia
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FAQ
What is the population of El Ejido?
El Ejido has a population of 84,710 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #78 biggest city in Spain.
What region is El Ejido in?
El Ejido is located in Andalusia, Spain.
Is El Ejido the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 412 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.