Plasencia Population 2026
Plasencia has a population of 40,141, making it the #173 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Extremadura. Roughly 0.1% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 81× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
40,141
Rank in Spain
#173
Coordinates
40.03°N, 6.09°W
~368 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
207 km
129 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Extremadura
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Badajoz | 150,530 | #44 |
| Cáceres | 96,068 | #67 |
| Mérida | 59,857 | #129 |
| Don Benito | 37,010 | #193 |
| Almendralejo | 33,468 | #224 |
| Villanueva de la Serena | 25,759 | #303 |
| Navalmoral de la Mata | 17,228 | #473 |
| Zafra | 16,424 | #494 |
Cities near Plasencia
- Béjar15,007 people · ~48 km away
- Navalmoral de la Mata17,228 people · ~49 km away
- Cáceres96,068 people · ~66 km away
- Talavera de la Reina88,856 people · ~107 km away
- Salamanca144,825 people · ~110 km away
- Villanueva de la Serena25,759 people · ~120 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Plasencia?
Plasencia has a population of 40,141 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #173 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Plasencia in?
Plasencia is located in Extremadura, Spain.
Is Plasencia the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 207 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.