Spain — Country Facts & Profile
España
Southern Europe, Europe
Madrid is the capital of Spain (España), a country in Europe with 49,315,949 inhabitants across 505,992 km². The national currency is the euro (€ EUR). The official languages are Spanish, Catalan, Basque and Galician. It ranks #31 in the world by population.
Essential Facts
Economic Data
Spain has a GDP per capita of $35,327, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.
Climate & Cost
Key indicators for visiting or living in Spain. Average temperature in Madrid: 16.7°C (62°F).
Land & Location
Spain is located in Southern Europe at coordinates 40.00°N, 4.00°W. It shares borders with 5 countries. Total land area: 505,992 km² (195,365 mi²). Population density: 97 people per km². The highest point is Teide at 3,715 m.
Infrastructure Highlights
Notable infrastructure highlights in Spain, including Bernabéu with a capacity of 83,186 seats.
83,186 seats
Crime & Safety
Spain has a safety index of 98 out of 100 based on crime and safety data. Higher scores indicate safer conditions.
Higher score = safer. Based on crime index data.
UNESCO Sites
Spain is home to 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, reflecting its rich cultural and natural history.
4
World Heritage Sites
Cities Across Spain
Regional Breakdown
Madrid
231 cities · 13,122,041 people
Largest: Madrid
Catalonia
255 cities · 9,848,630 people
Largest: Barcelona
Andalusia
254 cities · 7,509,023 people
Largest: Sevilla
Valencia
143 cities · 4,508,315 people
Largest: Valencia
Canary Islands
77 cities · 2,367,056 people
Largest: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Galicia
101 cities · 2,198,288 people
Largest: Vigo
Basque Country
60 cities · 2,026,226 people
Largest: Bilbao
Castille and León
51 cities · 1,602,585 people
Largest: Valladolid
Murcia
49 cities · 1,589,871 people
Largest: Murcia
Castille-La Mancha
65 cities · 1,330,102 people
Largest: Albacete
Aragon
25 cities · 1,176,090 people
Largest: Zaragoza
Balearic Islands
51 cities · 1,167,230 people
Largest: Palma
Asturias
29 cities · 914,595 people
Largest: Gijón
Extremadura
38 cities · 703,297 people
Largest: Badajoz
Navarre
20 cities · 479,833 people
Largest: Pamplona
Cantabria
16 cities · 406,545 people
Largest: Santander
La Rioja
8 cities · 232,469 people
Largest: Logroño
Ceuta
2 cities · 95,179 people
Largest: Ceuta
Melilla
1 cities · 85,985 people
Largest: Melilla
Frequently Asked Questions about Spain
- What is the capital of Spain?
- The capital of Spain is Madrid.
- What is the population of Spain?
- Spain has a population of approximately 49,315,949 people.
- What continent is Spain in?
- Spain is located in Europe, in the Southern Europe subregion.
- Where is Spain located?
- Spain is located in Southern Europe, Europe, at coordinates 40.0°N, 4.0°W.
- What currency does Spain use?
- Spain uses the euro (€ EUR).
- What is the capital and currency of Spain?
- The capital of Spain is Madrid and the currency is the euro (EUR).
- What languages are spoken in Spain?
- The official languages of Spain are Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician.
- What is the area of Spain?
- Spain covers a total area of 505,992 km² (195,365 square miles).
- How large is Spain in square miles?
- Spain has a total area of approximately 195,365 square miles (505,992 km²).
- What is the population density of Spain?
- Spain has a population density of approximately 97 people per km².
- Is Spain an independent country?
- Yes, Spain is a fully independent and sovereign country.
- How many countries does Spain border?
- Spain shares land borders with 5 countries.
- What is the GDP per capita of Spain?
- The GDP per capita of Spain is approximately $35,327.
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Spain have?
- Spain has 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- Is Spain safe to visit?
- Spain is considered very safe, with a safety index of 98 out of 100 based on crime and safety data.
- What is the average temperature in Madrid?
- The average annual temperature in Madrid, the capital of Spain, is approximately 16.7°C (62°F).
- What countries border Spain?
- Spain shares land borders with: Andorra, France, Gibraltar, Portugal, Morocco.
- What is the country calling code for Spain?
- The international calling code for Spain is +34. To call Spain from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +34 and the local number.
- What time zone is Spain in?
- Spain spans 2 time zones: UTC, UTC+01:00.
- What is the highest point in Spain?
- The highest point in Spain is Teide at 3,715 m (12,188 ft) above sea level.
- What is the GNI per capita of Spain?
- The Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of Spain is approximately $33,550 (World Bank data).
- How fast is the internet in Spain?
- The average internet speed in Spain is 176 Mbps, which is considered very fast by global standards.