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Autonomous community

Andalusia, Spain

Andalusia is home to 8,666,412 people in 8 provinces and 785 municipalities covering 33,822 sq mi. It’s Spain’s most populous autonomous community and the 2nd largest. Its highest point is Mulhacén, at 11,414 ft (3,479 m).

Population (2025)
8,666,412
+3.2% since 2015
Area
33,822 sq mi
2nd largest region
Provinces and municipalities
8 · 785
Almería, Cádiz, Córdoba, Granada, Huelva, Jaén, Málaga, and Seville
Density
256 people/sq mi
Spain: 251 people/sq mi
Highest provincial capital
2,238 ft
Granada
Highest point
11,414 ft
Mulhacén

Map of Andalusia by province

Almería · 773,577 people Cádiz · 1,257,041 people Córdoba · 772,153 people Granada · 942,618 people Huelva · 535,703 people Jaén · 617,604 people Málaga · 1,791,092 people Seville · 1,976,624 people
The 8 provinces of Andalusia
Province Population Area Municipalities Capital Highest point
Seville 1,976,624 5,419 sq mi 106 Seville · 26 ft Terril · 3,701 ft
Málaga 1,791,092 2,822 sq mi 103 Málaga · 20 ft Tejeda · 6,788 ft
Cádiz 1,257,041 2,874 sq mi 45 Cádiz · 13 ft Pinar · 5,407 ft
Granada 942,618 4,882 sq mi 174 Granada · 2,238 ft Mulhacén · 11,414 ft
Almería 773,577 3,387 sq mi 103 Almería · 75 ft Chullo · 8,570 ft
Córdoba 772,153 5,317 sq mi 77 Córdoba · 361 ft La Tiñosa · 5,144 ft
Jaén 617,604 5,210 sq mi 97 Jaén · 1,883 ft Mágina · 7,100 ft
Huelva 535,703 3,910 sq mi 80 Huelva · 26 ft Cumbre de los Bonales · 3,455 ft

Population

Andalusia had 8,666,412 residents on January 1, 2025, 3.2% more than in 2015 (8,399,043). Density is 256 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.

The most populous province is Seville, with 1,976,624 people, and the least, Huelva, with 535,703. The largest municipality is Seville, with 689,423.

By area, the largest province is Seville, at 5,419 sq mi, and the smallest, Málaga, at 2,822 sq mi. Granada has the most municipalities (174) and Cádiz the fewest (45). On average, a municipality in Andalusia has 11,040 residents, against 6,040 across Spain.

Elevation

Of its 8 provincial capitals, the highest is Granada, at 2,238 ft, and the lowest is Cádiz, at 13 ft: a difference of 2,224 ft.

According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Andalusia is Mulhacén, at 11,414 ft (3,479 m), in Granada province. Other peaks with a page in Andalusia or on its border: Veleta (11,142 ft).

Andalusia has 30 cities with an elevation page (the provincial capitals and every municipality with more than 50,000 people).

Cities in Andalusia with an elevation page

  1. Granada 2,238 ft
  2. Jaén 1,883 ft
  3. Mijas 1,362 ft
  4. Linares 1,329 ft
  5. Benalmádena 787 ft
  6. Córdoba 361 ft
  7. El Ejido 240 ft
  8. Torremolinos 217 ft
  9. Jerez de la Frontera 161 ft
  10. Utrera 148 ft
  11. Vélez-Málaga 148 ft
  12. Dos Hermanas 135 ft
  13. Motril 125 ft
  14. Alcalá de Guadaíra 105 ft
  15. Sanlúcar de Barrameda 79 ft
  16. Almería 75 ft
  17. Marbella 72 ft
  18. San Fernando 62 ft
  19. Algeciras 56 ft
  20. Huelva 26 ft
  21. Seville 26 ft
  22. El Puerto de Santa María 23 ft
  23. Fuengirola 20 ft
  24. Málaga 20 ft
  25. Roquetas de Mar 20 ft
  26. Estepona 16 ft
  27. Cádiz 13 ft
  28. Chiclana de la Frontera 13 ft
  29. La Línea de la Concepción 13 ft
  30. Rincón de la Victoria 13 ft

Tools and maps

Blank map of Andalusia Blank, labeled or numbered, on Letter, A4 or A3. Provinces of Andalusia quiz Find each province on a blank map, no sign-up. Map of a Spanish province Pick a province and see every municipality with its population. Spain provinces and municipalities data map Population, area and density on a color-coded map.

Frequently asked questions

How many provinces does Andalusia have?

8: Almería, Cádiz, Córdoba, Granada, Huelva, Jaén, Málaga, and Seville.

What is the population of Andalusia?

8,666,412, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025. It’s Spain’s most populous region.

What is the highest point in Andalusia?

Mulhacén, at 11,414 ft (3,479 m), in Granada province, according to the IGN’s summit table.

Which provincial capital in Andalusia is the highest?

Granada, at 2,238 ft (682 m). The lowest is Cádiz, at 13 ft (4 m).

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, boundaries, elevations and highest points: Spain’s National Geographic Institute, IGN (CC BY 4.0 ign.es).

Reviewed October 31, 2026 · Methodology and sources · Spotted a mistake? Let us know