A Coruña Province, Spain
A Coruña province, in Galicia, is home to 1,135,612 people in 93 municipalities covering 3,071 sq mi. Its capital, A Coruña, sits at 20 ft (6 m), and its highest point is O Coto da Andoriña, at 2,631 ft (802 m).
- Population (2025)
- 1,135,612
- +0.7% since 2015
- Area
- 3,071 sq mi
- 32nd largest of the 50 provinces
- Density
- 370 people/sq mi
- Spain: 251 people/sq mi
- Municipalities
- 93
- 0 with fewer than 1,000 people
- Highest point
- 2,631 ft
- O Coto da Andoriña
Map of A Coruña province by municipality
- Capital
- Municipality with an elevation page
- Elevation page (color shows elevation)
- Highest point and peaks
Population and municipalities
With 1,135,612 people on January 1, 2025, A Coruña province ranks 12th by population and 32nd by area among Spain’s 50 provinces. Since 2015 it has gained 8,416 people (0.7%). Density is 370 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.
The capital, A Coruña, has 251,543 residents, 22% of the province. Next come Santiago de Compostela (100,965), Ferrol (64,367), and Narón (39,953).
Of its 93 municipalities (the 36th most of any province), 0 have fewer than 1,000 people. The smallest by population is Cerdido, with 1,006, and the largest by area is As Pontes de García Rodríguez, at 96.3 sq mi.
| Municipality | Population | Area | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Coruña | 251,543 | 14.9 sq mi | 20 ft |
| Santiago de Compostela | 100,965 | 84.9 sq mi | 801 ft |
| Ferrol | 64,367 | 31.9 sq mi | 46 ft |
| Narón | 39,953 | 25.8 sq mi | — |
| Oleiros | 38,793 | 17.0 sq mi | — |
| Arteixo | 34,403 | 37.2 sq mi | — |
| Ames | 33,276 | 30.9 sq mi | — |
| Carballo | 32,120 | 71.8 sq mi | — |
| Culleredo | 31,254 | 23.7 sq mi | — |
| Ribeira | 27,102 | 26.6 sq mi | — |
Elevation
The capital, A Coruña, sits 20 ft (6 m) above sea level, the 6th lowest of Spain’s 52 provincial capitals and autonomous cities.
According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in A Coruña province is O Coto da Andoriña, at 2,631 ft (802 m), in the Montes de Bocelo. It’s 33 mi from the capital in a straight line and 2,612 ft higher.
Besides the capital, 2 cities over 50,000 people have their own elevation page: Santiago de Compostela (801 ft) and Ferrol (46 ft).
- Santiago de Compostela 801 ft
- Ferrol 46 ft
- A Coruña 20 ft
Galicia
A Coruña is one of the 4 provinces of Galicia, along with Lugo, Ourense, and Pontevedra. See Galicia: its provinces, population and peaks.
Tools and maps
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are in A Coruña province?
93. That ranks 36th among Spain’s provinces, and 0 of them have fewer than 1,000 people.
What is the population of A Coruña province?
1,135,612, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025: the 12th most populous province in Spain.
What is the highest point in A Coruña province?
O Coto da Andoriña, at 2,631 ft (802 m), according to the IGN’s summit table.
What is the elevation of A Coruña?
20 ft (6 m) above sea level, according to Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN).
What is the largest town in A Coruña province after the capital?
Santiago de Compostela, with 100,965 people. Next is Ferrol, with 64,367.
Sources
- Population: our own work with data from the INE website (www.ine.es), municipal register on January 1, 2025 (updated 12/11/2025).
- Area, municipal boundaries, elevations and highest point: Spain’s National Geographic Institute, IGN (CC BY 4.0 ign.es). Simplified boundaries.
- Position of peaks with a page: OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Reviewed October 31, 2026 · Methodology and sources · Spotted a mistake? Let us know