Telde Population 2026
Telde has a population of 123,265, making it the #51 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Canary Islands. Roughly 0.3% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
123,265
Rank in Spain
#51
Coordinates
27.99°N, 15.42°W
~160 m elevation · Atlantic/Canary
Distance to capital (Madrid)
1,749 km
1,086 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Canary Islands
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | 383,516 | #9 |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 211,359 | #27 |
| La Laguna | 150,661 | #43 |
| 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 Telde
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria383,516 people · ~12 km away
- Santa Lucía71,863 people · ~15 km away
- San Bartolomé de Tirajana53,588 people · ~17 km away
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife211,359 people · ~97 km away
- La Laguna150,661 people · ~104 km away
- La Orotava41,833 people · ~117 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Telde?
Telde has a population of 123,265 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #51 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Telde in?
Telde is located in Canary Islands, Spain.
Is Telde the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 1,749 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.