Ponferrada, Castille and León
Ponferrada: municipality in the province of León, Castile and León, Spain
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Quick Facts about Ponferrada
| Population | 64,674 |
| Country | Spain |
| State | Castille and León (Spain) |
| County | Provincia de León |
| Instagram username | aytoponferrada |
| Twitter username | AytoPonferrada |
| Postal code | 24401–24404 |
| Plate code | LE |
| Phone Area Codes | 987 |
| Area | 283.17 km2 |
| Official name | Ponferrada |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.5466,-6.5962 |
| Male population | 30671 |
| Female population | 34003 |
| Altitude | 1,785 feet / 544 meters |
| Capital | Ponferrada |
| Time Zone | UTC+01:00 |
| Local time | 23:45:29 (16th April 2026) |
Geography
Ponferrada is located at 42°32'48"N 6°35'46"W (42.5466400, -6.5961900). It has 3 neighbors: Cubillos del Sil, Carracedelo and Camponaraya.
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 63,233 | - | register office |
| 2002 | 64,010 | 1.21% | register office |
| 2004 | 65,111 | 1.69% | register office |
| 2005 | 65,984 | 1.32% | register office |
| 2006 | 66,656 | 1.01% | register office |
| 2007 | 66,824 | 0.25% | register office |
| 2008 | 67,969 | 1.68% | register office |
| 2009 | 68,736 | 1.12% | register office |
| 2010 | 68,767 | 0.05% | register office |
| 2011 | 68,508 | -0.38% | register office |
| 2012 | 68,549 | 0.06% | register office |
| 2013 | 68,121 | -0.63% | register office |
| 2014 | 67,367 | -1.12% | register office |
| 2015 | 66,884 | -0.72% | register office |
| 2016 | 66,447 | -0.66% | register office |
| 2017 | 65,788 | -1% | register office |
| 2018 | 65,239 | -0.84% | register office |
| 2019 | 64,674 | -0.87% | register office |
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