Jaén Population 2026
Jaén has a population of 113,457, making it the #59 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Andalusia. Roughly 0.2% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 29× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
113,457
Rank in Spain
#59
Coordinates
37.77°N, 3.79°W
~558 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
294 km
183 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Andalusia
Cities near Jaén
FAQ
What is the population of Jaén?
Jaén has a population of 113,457 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #59 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Jaén in?
Jaén is located in Andalusia, Spain.
Is Jaén the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 294 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.