Tàrrega Population 2026

Tàrrega has a population of 16,539, making it the #492 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Catalonia. It is about 197× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,539

Rank in Spain

#492

Coordinates

41.65°N, 1.14°E

~384 m elevation · Europe/Madrid

Distance to capital (Madrid)

429 km

266 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Catalonia

City	Population	Rank in Spain
Barcelona	1,686,208	#2
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat	257,038	#17
Terrassa	218,535	#22
Badalona	217,741	#23
Sabadell	211,734	#26
Tarragona	141,542	#47
Lleida	140,797	#48
Mataró	126,988	#49

Cities near Tàrrega

Balaguer16,841 people · ~32 km away
Lleida140,797 people · ~43 km away
Reus103,477 people · ~55 km away
El Vendrell35,821 people · ~58 km away
Tarragona141,542 people · ~59 km away
Cambrils32,422 people · ~65 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tàrrega?

Tàrrega has a population of 16,539 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #492 biggest city in Spain.

What region is Tàrrega in?

Tàrrega is located in Catalonia, Spain.

Is Tàrrega the capital of Spain?

No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 429 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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