Figueres Population 2026

Figueres has a population of 46,381, making it the #151 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Catalonia. Roughly 0.1% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 70× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.

Location of Figueres (capital Madrid shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

46,381

Rank in Spain

#151

Coordinates

42.27°N, 2.96°E

~41 m elevation · Europe/Madrid

Distance to capital (Madrid)

593 km

368 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Catalonia

City	Population	Rank in Spain
Barcelona	1,686,208	#2
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat	257,038	#17
Terrassa	218,535	#22
Badalona	217,741	#23
Sabadell	211,734	#26
Tarragona	141,542	#47
Lleida	140,797	#48
Mataró	126,988	#49

Cities near Figueres

Girona100,266 people · ~33 km away
Olot33,524 people · ~40 km away
Lloret de Mar37,350 people · ~64 km away
Blanes40,047 people · ~67 km away
Mataró126,988 people · ~91 km away
Sabadell211,734 people · ~107 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Figueres?

Figueres has a population of 46,381 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #151 biggest city in Spain.

What region is Figueres in?

Figueres is located in Catalonia, Spain.

Is Figueres the capital of Spain?

No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 593 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.

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