Albacete Province, Spain
Albacete province, in Castilla–La Mancha, is home to 390,406 people in 87 municipalities covering 5,765 sq mi. Its capital, Albacete, sits at 2,234 ft (681 m), and its highest point is La Atalaya, at 6,834 ft (2,083 m).
- Population (2025)
- 390,406
- −1.1% since 2015
- Area
- 5,765 sq mi
- 9th largest of the 50 provinces
- Density
- 68 people/sq mi
- Spain: 251 people/sq mi
- Municipalities
- 87
- 44 with fewer than 1,000 people
- Highest point
- 6,834 ft
- La Atalaya
Map of Albacete province by municipality
- Capital
- Elevation page (color shows elevation)
- Highest point and peaks
Population and municipalities
With 390,406 people on January 1, 2025, Albacete province ranks 34th by population and 9th by area among Spain’s 50 provinces. Since 2015 it has lost 4,174 people (1.1%). Density is 68 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.
The capital, Albacete, has 175,400 residents, 45% of the province. Next come Hellín (30,836), Villarrobledo (25,400), and Almansa (24,615).
Of its 87 municipalities (the 39th most of any province), 44 have fewer than 1,000 people. The smallest by population is Villa de Ves, with 51, and the largest by area is Albacete, at 435 sq mi.
| Municipality | Population | Area | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albacete | 175,400 | 435 sq mi | 2,234 ft |
| Hellín | 30,836 | 301 sq mi | — |
| Villarrobledo | 25,400 | 333 sq mi | — |
| Almansa | 24,615 | 206 sq mi | — |
| La Roda | 15,643 | 154 sq mi | — |
| Caudete | 10,439 | 54.5 sq mi | — |
| Tobarra | 8,006 | 126 sq mi | — |
| Tarazona de la Mancha | 6,100 | 82.1 sq mi | — |
| Madrigueras | 4,670 | 28.3 sq mi | — |
| Casas-Ibáñez | 4,616 | 39.9 sq mi | — |
Elevation
The capital, Albacete, sits 2,234 ft (681 m) above sea level, the 13th highest of Spain’s 52 provincial capitals and autonomous cities.
According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Albacete province is La Atalaya, at 6,834 ft (2,083 m), in the Sierra de las Cabras. It’s 71 mi from the capital in a straight line and 4,600 ft higher.
- Albacete 2,234 ft
Castilla–La Mancha
Albacete is one of the 5 provinces of Castilla–La Mancha, along with Ciudad Real, Cuenca, Guadalajara, and Toledo. See Castilla–La Mancha: its provinces, population and peaks.
Tools and maps
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are in Albacete province?
87. That ranks 39th among Spain’s provinces, and 44 of them have fewer than 1,000 people.
What is the population of Albacete province?
390,406, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025: the 34th most populous province in Spain.
What is the highest point in Albacete province?
La Atalaya, at 6,834 ft (2,083 m), according to the IGN’s summit table.
What is the elevation of Albacete?
2,234 ft (681 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 Albacete province after the capital?
Hellín, with 30,836 people. Next is Villarrobledo, with 25,400.
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