Lucena Population 2026
Lucena has a population of 42,248, making it the #167 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Andalusia. Roughly 0.1% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 77× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
42,248
Rank in Spain
#167
Coordinates
37.41°N, 4.49°W
~493 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
341 km
212 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Andalusia
Cities near Lucena
- Montilla23,031 people · ~24 km away
- Puente-Genil30,241 people · ~25 km away
- Priego de Córdoba22,585 people · ~26 km away
- Loja21,574 people · ~40 km away
- Córdoba325,708 people · ~59 km away
- Jaén113,457 people · ~73 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lucena?
Lucena has a population of 42,248 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #167 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Lucena in?
Lucena is located in Andalusia, Spain.
Is Lucena the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 341 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.