León Population 2026
León has a population of 124,772, making it the #50 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Castille and León. Roughly 0.3% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
124,772
Rank in Spain
#50
Coordinates
42.60°N, 5.57°W
~844 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
288 km
179 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Castille and León
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Valladolid | 300,618 | #13 |
| Burgos | 176,418 | #36 |
| Salamanca | 144,825 | #45 |
| Palencia | 78,629 | #90 |
| Ponferrada | 68,736 | #104 |
| Zamora | 61,827 | #123 |
| Ávila | 57,657 | #132 |
| Segovia | 51,683 | #146 |
Cities near León
- San Andrés del Rabanedo30,820 people · ~4 km away
- Villaquilambre17,013 people · ~5 km away
- Benavente19,119 people · ~67 km away
- Mieres44,070 people · ~74 km away
- Sama39,984 people · ~78 km away
- La Felguera21,000 people · ~79 km away
FAQ
What is the population of León?
León has a population of 124,772 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #50 biggest city in Spain.
What region is León in?
León is located in Castille and León, Spain.
Is León the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 288 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.