Ávila Province, Spain
Ávila province, in Castile and León, is home to 159,887 people in 248 municipalities covering 3,108 sq mi. Its capital, Ávila, sits at 3,691 ft (1,125 m), and its highest point is Almanzor, at 8,501 ft (2,591 m).
- Population (2025)
- 159,887
- −3.1% since 2015
- Area
- 3,108 sq mi
- 30th largest of the 50 provinces
- Density
- 51 people/sq mi
- Spain: 251 people/sq mi
- Municipalities
- 248
- 230 with fewer than 1,000 people
Map of Ávila province by municipality
- Capital
- Elevation page (color shows elevation)
- Highest point and peaks
Population and municipalities
With 159,887 people on January 1, 2025, Ávila province ranks 46th by population and 30th by area among Spain’s 50 provinces. Since 2015 it has lost 5,038 people (3.1%). Density is 51 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.
The capital, Ávila, has 59,107 residents, 37% of the province. Next come Arévalo (7,851), Arenas de San Pedro (6,460), and Las Navas del Marqués (5,670).
Of its 248 municipalities (the 8th most of any province), 230 have fewer than 1,000 people. The smallest by population is Blasconuño de Matacabras, with 14, and the largest by area is Ávila, at 89.1 sq mi.
| Municipality | Population | Area | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ávila | 59,107 | 89.1 sq mi | 3,691 ft |
| Arévalo | 7,851 | 17.6 sq mi | — |
| Arenas de San Pedro | 6,460 | 74.7 sq mi | — |
| Las Navas del Marqués | 5,670 | 37.8 sq mi | — |
| Sotillo de la Adrada | 5,081 | 16.7 sq mi | — |
| Candeleda | 5,003 | 82.4 sq mi | — |
| El Tiemblo | 4,582 | 29.2 sq mi | — |
| Cebreros | 3,345 | 53.1 sq mi | — |
| La Adrada | 2,853 | 22.6 sq mi | — |
| El Barco de Ávila | 2,308 | 4.90 sq mi | — |
Elevation
The capital, Ávila, sits 3,691 ft (1,125 m) above sea level, the highest of Spain’s 52 provincial capitals and autonomous cities.
According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Ávila province is Almanzor, at 8,501 ft (2,591 m), in the Sierra de Gredos. It’s 42 mi from the capital in a straight line and 4,810 ft higher.
Peak with a page in Ávila province or on its border: Almanzor (8,501 ft).
Castile and León
Ávila is one of the 9 provinces of Castile and León, along with Burgos, León, Palencia, Salamanca, Segovia, Soria, Valladolid, and Zamora. See Castile and León: its provinces, population and peaks.
Tools and maps
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are in Ávila province?
248. That ranks 8th among Spain’s provinces, and 230 of them have fewer than 1,000 people.
What is the population of Ávila province?
159,887, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025: the 46th most populous province in Spain.
What is the highest point in Ávila province?
Almanzor, at 8,501 ft (2,591 m), according to the IGN’s summit table.
What is the elevation of Ávila?
3,691 ft (1,125 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 Ávila province after the capital?
Arévalo, with 7,851 people. Next is Arenas de San Pedro, with 6,460.
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