Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of the Canary Islands in Spain. Located within this archipelago, it serves as a primary urban center for the region.
As of 2024, the city has a population of 383,516, making it the ninth-largest city in Spain. It is also recognized as the fifth-most populous urban area in the country and ranks as either the ninth or tenth most populous metropolitan area depending on the source.