Almería Province, Spain
Almería province, in Andalusia, is home to 773,577 people in 103 municipalities covering 3,387 sq mi. Its capital, Almería, sits at 75 ft (23 m), and its highest point is Chullo, at 8,570 ft (2,612 m).
- Population (2025)
- 773,577
- +10% since 2015
- Area
- 3,387 sq mi
- 27th largest of the 50 provinces
- Density
- 228 people/sq mi
- Spain: 251 people/sq mi
- Municipalities
- 103
- 51 with fewer than 1,000 people
- Highest point
- 8,570 ft
- Chullo
Map of Almería province by municipality
- Capital
- Municipality with an elevation page
- Elevation page (color shows elevation)
- Highest point and peaks
Population and municipalities
With 773,577 people on January 1, 2025, Almería province ranks 20th by population and 27th by area among Spain’s 50 provinces. Since 2015 it has gained 72,366 people (10%). Density is 228 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.
The capital, Almería, has 205,468 residents, 27% of the province. Next come Roquetas de Mar (111,240), El Ejido (91,440), and Níjar (33,319).
Of its 103 municipalities (the 31st most of any province), 51 have fewer than 1,000 people. The smallest by population is Benitagla, with 63, and the largest by area is Níjar, at 232 sq mi.
| Municipality | Population | Area | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almería | 205,468 | 114 sq mi | 75 ft |
| Roquetas de Mar | 111,240 | 23.0 sq mi | 20 ft |
| El Ejido | 91,440 | 87.3 sq mi | 240 ft |
| Níjar | 33,319 | 232 sq mi | — |
| Vícar | 29,342 | 24.8 sq mi | — |
| Adra | 25,501 | 34.6 sq mi | — |
| Huércal-Overa | 20,860 | 123 sq mi | — |
| Vera | 20,282 | 22.2 sq mi | — |
| Huércal de Almería | 18,660 | 8.08 sq mi | — |
| Cuevas del Almanzora | 15,526 | 102 sq mi | — |
Elevation
The capital, Almería, sits 75 ft (23 m) above sea level, the 16th lowest of Spain’s 52 provincial capitals and autonomous cities.
According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Almería province is Chullo, at 8,570 ft (2,612 m), in the Sierra Nevada, on the border with Granada. It’s 34 mi from the capital in a straight line and 8,494 ft higher.
Besides the capital, 2 cities over 50,000 people have their own elevation page: El Ejido (240 ft) and Roquetas de Mar (20 ft).
- El Ejido 240 ft
- Almería 75 ft
- Roquetas de Mar 20 ft
Andalusia
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Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are in Almería province?
103. That ranks 31st among Spain’s provinces, and 51 of them have fewer than 1,000 people.
What is the population of Almería province?
773,577, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025: the 20th most populous province in Spain.
What is the highest point in Almería province?
Chullo, at 8,570 ft (2,612 m), according to the IGN’s summit table. It’s shared with Granada.
What is the elevation of Almería?
75 ft (23 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 Almería province after the capital?
Roquetas de Mar, with 111,240 people. Next is El Ejido, with 91,440.
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