Santa Cruz de Tenerife Population 2026
Santa Cruz de Tenerife has a population of 211,359, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Canary Islands. Roughly 0.4% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
211,359
Rank in Spain
#27
Coordinates
28.47°N, 16.25°W
~10 m elevation · Atlantic/Canary
Distance to capital (Madrid)
1,754 km
1,089 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Canary Islands
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | 383,516 | #9 |
| La Laguna | 150,661 | #43 |
| Telde | 123,265 | #51 |
| Arona | 78,614 | #91 |
| Santa Lucía | 71,863 | #100 |
| Arrecife | 61,351 | #125 |
| San Bartolomé de Tirajana | 53,588 | #140 |
| Adeje | 43,204 | #163 |
Cities near Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- La Laguna150,661 people · ~7 km away
- La Orotava41,833 people · ~28 km away
- Arona78,614 people · ~59 km away
- Adeje43,204 people · ~60 km away
- San Bartolomé de Tirajana53,588 people · ~90 km away
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria383,516 people · ~92 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
Santa Cruz de Tenerife has a population of 211,359 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Santa Cruz de Tenerife in?
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is located in Canary Islands, Spain.
Is Santa Cruz de Tenerife the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 1,754 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.