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Autonomous community

Aragon, Spain

Aragon is home to 1,358,812 people in 3 provinces and 731 municipalities covering 18,432 sq mi. It’s Spain’s 11th most populous autonomous community and the 4th largest. Its highest point is Aneto, at 11,168 ft (3,404 m).

Population (2025)
1,358,812
+3.1% since 2015
Area
18,432 sq mi
4th largest region
Provinces and municipalities
3 · 731
Huesca, Teruel, and Zaragoza
Density
74 people/sq mi
Spain: 251 people/sq mi
Highest provincial capital
3,005 ft
Teruel
Highest point
11,168 ft
Aneto

Map of Aragon by province

Huesca · 230,624 people Teruel · 136,197 people Zaragoza · 991,991 people
The 3 provinces of Aragon
Province Population Area Municipalities Capital Highest point
Zaragoza 991,991 6,670 sq mi 293 Zaragoza · 689 ft Moncayo · 7,592 ft
Huesca 230,624 6,038 sq mi 202 Huesca · 1,598 ft Aneto · 11,168 ft
Teruel 136,197 5,725 sq mi 236 Teruel · 3,005 ft Peñarroya · 6,621 ft

Population

Aragon had 1,358,812 residents on January 1, 2025, 3.1% more than in 2015 (1,317,847). Density is 74 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.

The most populous province is Zaragoza, with 991,991 people, and the least, Teruel, with 136,197. The largest municipality is Zaragoza, with 693,091.

By area, the largest province is Zaragoza, at 6,670 sq mi, and the smallest, Teruel, at 5,725 sq mi. Zaragoza has the most municipalities (293) and Huesca the fewest (202). On average, a municipality in Aragon has 1,859 residents, against 6,040 across Spain.

Elevation

Of its 3 provincial capitals, the highest is Teruel, at 3,005 ft, and the lowest is Zaragoza, at 689 ft: a difference of 2,316 ft.

According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Aragon is Aneto, at 11,168 ft (3,404 m), in Huesca province. Other peaks with a page in Aragon or on its border: Posets (11,053 ft), Monte Perdido (10,988 ft), Mesa de los Tres Reyes (8,025 ft), Moncayo (7,592 ft), Peña Ezkaurre (6,709 ft), and Alto de las Barracas (6,024 ft).

Aragon has 3 cities with an elevation page (the provincial capitals and every municipality with more than 50,000 people).

Cities in Aragon with an elevation page

  1. Teruel 3,005 ft
  2. Huesca 1,598 ft
  3. Zaragoza 689 ft

Tools and maps

Blank map of Aragon Blank, labeled or numbered, on Letter, A4 or A3. Provinces of Aragon 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 Aragon have?

3: Huesca, Teruel, and Zaragoza.

What is the population of Aragon?

1,358,812, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025. It’s Spain’s 11th most populous region.

What is the highest point in Aragon?

Aneto, at 11,168 ft (3,404 m), in Huesca province, according to the IGN’s summit table.

Which provincial capital in Aragon is the highest?

Teruel, at 3,005 ft (916 m). The lowest is Zaragoza, at 689 ft (210 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