What is the Capital of Spain?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Spain is Madrid. Spain is located in Southern Europe, Europe, with a population of 49,315,949. The official currency is the Euro and the primary language spoken is Spanish.
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Madrid at a glance
| Capital city | Madrid |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain (Kingdom of Spain) |
| Region | Southern Europe, Europe |
| Country population | 49,315,949 (31st largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+01:00 |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Calling code | +34 |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Spain
- Andorra la Vella, capital of Andorra
- Paris, capital of France
- Lisbon, capital of Portugal
- Rabat, capital of Morocco
Spain in context
- Spain covers 505,992 km², making it the 51st largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 97 people per km² ranks 92nd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Andorra, France, Portugal, Morocco.
- With 49,315,949 people, Spain holds about 37.5% of the population of Southern Europe.
- That is roughly 5.9% of the Europe total counted on this site.
- With 4 official languages, Spain has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Spain is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Spain — FAQ
What is the capital of Spain?
The capital of Spain is Madrid.
Is Madrid the largest city in Spain?
Yes — Madrid is both the capital and the largest city of Spain.
What country is Madrid in?
Madrid is the capital city of Spain.
What continent is Madrid in?
Madrid, the capital of Spain, is located in Europe.
Is Madrid the capital of Spain?
Yes — Madrid is the capital of Spain (official name: Kingdom of Spain).
Madrid is the capital of which country?
Madrid is the capital of Spain, in Southern Europe.
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