Asturias, Spain
Asturias, a single-province autonomous community, is home to 1,013,529 people in 78 municipalities covering 4,095 sq mi. Its capital, Oviedo, sits at 771 ft (235 m), and its highest point is Torre Cerredo, at 8,691 ft (2,649 m).
- Population (2025)
- 1,013,529
- −3.6% since 2015
- Area
- 4,095 sq mi
- 21st largest of the 50 provinces
- Density
- 248 people/sq mi
- Spain: 251 people/sq mi
- Municipalities
- 78
- 18 with fewer than 1,000 people
Map of Asturias by municipality
- Capital
- Municipality with an elevation page
- Elevation page (color shows elevation)
- Highest point and peaks
Population and municipalities
With 1,013,529 people on January 1, 2025, Asturias ranks 14th by population and 21st by area among Spain’s 50 provinces. Since 2015 it has lost 37,700 people (3.6%). Density is 248 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.
The capital, Oviedo, has 223,968 residents, 22% of the region. Next come Gijón (269,894), Avilés (75,517), and Siero (53,049).
Of its 78 municipalities (the 41st most of any province), 18 have fewer than 1,000 people. The smallest by population is Yernes y Tameza, with 134, and the largest by area is Cangas del Narcea, at 318 sq mi.
| Municipality | Population | Area | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gijón | 269,894 | 71.0 sq mi | 23 ft |
| Oviedo | 223,968 | 71.9 sq mi | 771 ft |
| Avilés | 75,517 | 10.3 sq mi | 33 ft |
| Siero | 53,049 | 81.6 sq mi | 699 ft |
| Langreo | 38,612 | 32.3 sq mi | — |
| Mieres | 36,373 | 56.4 sq mi | — |
| Castrillón | 21,998 | 21.4 sq mi | — |
| Corvera de Asturias | 15,785 | 17.8 sq mi | — |
| San Martín del Rey Aurelio | 15,531 | 21.3 sq mi | — |
| Villaviciosa | 15,379 | 107 sq mi | — |
Elevation
The capital, Oviedo, sits 771 ft (235 m) above sea level, the 25th highest of Spain’s 52 provincial capitals and autonomous cities.
According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Asturias is Torre Cerredo, at 8,691 ft (2,649 m), in the Picos de Europa, on the border with León. It’s 51 mi from the capital in a straight line and 7,920 ft higher.
Besides the capital, 3 cities over 50,000 people have their own elevation page: Siero (699 ft), Avilés (33 ft), and Gijón (23 ft).
Peaks with a page in Asturias or on its border: Torre Cerredo (8,691 ft) and Picu Urriellu (8,261 ft).
- Torre Cerredo 8,691 ft
- Picu Urriellu 8,261 ft
- Oviedo 771 ft
- Siero 699 ft
- Avilés 33 ft
- Gijón 23 ft
Tools and maps
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are in Asturias?
78. That ranks 41st among Spain’s provinces, and 18 of them have fewer than 1,000 people.
What is the population of Asturias?
1,013,529, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025: the 14th most populous province in Spain.
What is the highest point in Asturias?
Torre Cerredo, at 8,691 ft (2,649 m), according to the IGN’s summit table. It’s shared with León.
What is the elevation of Oviedo?
771 ft (235 m) above sea level, according to Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN).
What is the largest town in Asturias after the capital?
Gijón, with 269,894 people. Next is Avilés, with 75,517.
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