Melilla Population 2026

Melilla has a population of 85,985, making it the #77 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Melilla. Roughly 0.2% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 38× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.

Location of Melilla (capital Madrid shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

85,985

Rank in Spain

#77

Coordinates

35.29°N, 2.94°W

~14 m elevation · Africa/Ceuta

Distance to capital (Madrid)

574 km

356 miles, straight line

Cities near Melilla

Adra24,373 people · ~162 km away
El Ejido84,710 people · ~165 km away
Roquetas de Mar94,925 people · ~166 km away
Motril60,592 people · ~170 km away
Almuñécar27,696 people · ~174 km away
Almería196,851 people · ~177 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Melilla?

Melilla has a population of 85,985 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #77 biggest city in Spain.

What region is Melilla in?

Melilla is located in Melilla, Spain.

Is Melilla the capital of Spain?

No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 574 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.

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