Níjar Population 2026

Níjar has a population of 26,516, making it the #295 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Andalusia. Roughly 0.1% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 123× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

26,516

Rank in Spain

#295

Coordinates

36.97°N, 2.21°W

~367 m elevation · Europe/Madrid

Distance to capital (Madrid)

405 km

252 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Andalusia

City	Population	Rank in Spain
Sevilla	686,741	#5
Málaga	592,346	#6
Córdoba	325,708	#12
Granada	233,532	#20
Jerez de la Frontera	212,879	#25
Almería	196,851	#30
Marbella	156,295	#41
Huelva	144,258	#46

Cities near Níjar

Almería196,851 people · ~27 km away
Roquetas de Mar94,925 people · ~43 km away
El Ejido84,710 people · ~58 km away
Águilas34,533 people · ~74 km away
Adra24,373 people · ~76 km away
Baza23,359 people · ~77 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Níjar?

Níjar has a population of 26,516 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #295 biggest city in Spain.

What region is Níjar in?

Níjar is located in Andalusia, Spain.

Is Níjar the capital of Spain?

No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 405 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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