Girona Population 2026
Girona has a population of 100,266, making it the #64 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Catalonia. Roughly 0.2% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
100,266
Rank in Spain
#64
Coordinates
41.98°N, 2.82°E
~81 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
573 km
356 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Catalonia
Cities near Girona
FAQ
What is the population of Girona?
Girona has a population of 100,266 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #64 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Girona in?
Girona is located in Catalonia, Spain.
Is Girona the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 573 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.