L'Hospitalet de Llobregat Population 2026
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat has a population of 257,038, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Catalonia. Roughly 0.5% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 13× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
257,038
Rank in Spain
#17
Coordinates
41.36°N, 2.10°E
~18 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
499 km
310 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat?
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat has a population of 257,038 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Spain.
What region is L'Hospitalet de Llobregat in?
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat is located in Catalonia, Spain.
Is L'Hospitalet de Llobregat the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 499 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.