Álava Province, Spain
Álava province, in the Basque Country, is home to 342,161 people in 51 municipalities covering 1,173 sq mi. Its capital, Vitoria-Gasteiz, sits at 1,719 ft (524 m), and its highest point is Gorbeia, at 4,859 ft (1,481 m).
- Population (2025)
- 342,161
- +5.7% since 2015
- Area
- 1,173 sq mi
- 48th largest of the 50 provinces
- Density
- 292 people/sq mi
- Spain: 251 people/sq mi
- Municipalities
- 51
- 29 with fewer than 1,000 people
- Highest point
- 4,859 ft
- Gorbeia
Map of Álava province by municipality
- Capital
- Elevation page (color shows elevation)
- Highest point and peaks
Population and municipalities
With 342,161 people on January 1, 2025, Álava province ranks 37th by population and 48th by area among Spain’s 50 provinces. Since 2015 it has gained 18,513 people (5.7%). Density is 292 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.
The capital, Vitoria-Gasteiz, has 260,699 residents, 76% of the province. Next come Laudio/Llodio (18,077), Amurrio (10,364), and Agurain/Salvatierra (5,189).
Of its 51 municipalities (the 47th most of any province), 29 have fewer than 1,000 people. The smallest by population is Añana, with 141, and the largest by area is Vitoria-Gasteiz, at 107 sq mi.
| Municipality | Population | Area | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitoria-Gasteiz | 260,699 | 107 sq mi | 1,719 ft |
| Laudio/Llodio | 18,077 | 14.5 sq mi | — |
| Amurrio | 10,364 | 37.1 sq mi | — |
| Agurain/Salvatierra | 5,189 | 14.6 sq mi | — |
| Iruña Oka/Iruña de Oca | 3,704 | 20.5 sq mi | — |
| Oyón-Oion | 3,476 | 17.4 sq mi | — |
| Alegría-Dulantzi | 2,955 | 7.70 sq mi | — |
| Ayala/Aiara | 2,921 | 54.4 sq mi | — |
| Zuia | 2,350 | 47.3 sq mi | — |
| Legutio | 2,094 | 17.7 sq mi | — |
Elevation
The capital, Vitoria-Gasteiz, sits 1,719 ft (524 m) above sea level, the 18th highest of Spain’s 52 provincial capitals and autonomous cities.
According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Álava province is Gorbeia, at 4,859 ft (1,481 m), in the Gorbeia mendigunea, on the border with Bizkaia. It’s 14 mi from the capital in a straight line and 3,140 ft higher.
- Vitoria-Gasteiz 1,719 ft
Basque Country
Álava is one of the 3 provinces of the Basque Country, along with Bizkaia and Gipuzkoa. See Basque Country: its provinces, population and peaks.
Tools and maps
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are in Álava province?
51. That ranks 47th among Spain’s provinces, and 29 of them have fewer than 1,000 people.
What is the population of Álava province?
342,161, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025: the 37th most populous province in Spain.
What is the highest point in Álava province?
Gorbeia, at 4,859 ft (1,481 m), according to the IGN’s summit table. It’s shared with Bizkaia.
What is the elevation of Vitoria-Gasteiz?
1,719 ft (524 m) above sea level, the ground height in the IGN’s MDT05 terrain model at the city’s reference point.
What is the largest town in Álava province after the capital?
Laudio/Llodio, with 18,077 people. Next is Amurrio, with 10,364.
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