Badajoz Province, Spain
Badajoz province, in Extremadura, is home to 663,886 people in 165 municipalities covering 8,405 sq mi. Its capital, Badajoz, sits at 614 ft (187 m), and its highest point is Cerro de Tentudía, at 3,615 ft (1,102 m).
- Population (2025)
- 663,886
- −3.3% since 2015
- Area
- 8,405 sq mi
- largest of the 50 provinces
- Density
- 79 people/sq mi
- Spain: 251 people/sq mi
- Municipalities
- 165
- 64 with fewer than 1,000 people
- Highest point
- 3,615 ft
- Cerro de Tentudía
Map of Badajoz province by municipality
- Capital
- Municipality with an elevation page
- Elevation page (color shows elevation)
- Highest point and peaks
Population and municipalities
With 663,886 people on January 1, 2025, Badajoz province ranks 25th by population and 1st by area among Spain’s 50 provinces. Since 2015 it has lost 22,844 people (3.3%). Density is 79 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.
The capital, Badajoz, has 150,209 residents, 23% of the province. Next come Mérida (60,225), Don Benito (37,986), and Almendralejo (34,587).
Of its 165 municipalities (the 26th most of any province), 64 have fewer than 1,000 people. The smallest by population is El Carrascalejo, with 80, and the largest by area is Badajoz, at 556 sq mi.
| Municipality | Population | Area | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badajoz | 150,209 | 556 sq mi | 614 ft |
| Mérida | 60,225 | 334 sq mi | 722 ft |
| Don Benito | 37,986 | 216 sq mi | — |
| Almendralejo | 34,587 | 63.6 sq mi | — |
| Villanueva de la Serena | 25,773 | 59.1 sq mi | — |
| Zafra | 16,735 | 24.2 sq mi | — |
| Montijo | 15,198 | 46.2 sq mi | — |
| Villafranca de los Barros | 12,284 | 40.3 sq mi | — |
| Olivenza | 11,789 | 166 sq mi | — |
| Jerez de los Caballeros | 9,095 | 286 sq mi | — |
Elevation
The capital, Badajoz, sits 614 ft (187 m) above sea level, the 26th lowest of Spain’s 52 provincial capitals and autonomous cities.
According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Badajoz province is Cerro de Tentudía, at 3,615 ft (1,102 m), in the Sierra de Tentudía. It’s 66 mi from the capital in a straight line and 3,002 ft higher.
Besides the capital, one city over 50,000 people has its own elevation page: Mérida (722 ft).
Extremadura
Badajoz is one of the 2 provinces of Extremadura, along with Cáceres. See Extremadura: its provinces, population and peaks.
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Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are in Badajoz province?
165. That ranks 26th among Spain’s provinces, and 64 of them have fewer than 1,000 people.
What is the population of Badajoz province?
663,886, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025: the 25th most populous province in Spain.
What is the highest point in Badajoz province?
Cerro de Tentudía, at 3,615 ft (1,102 m), according to the IGN’s summit table.
What is the elevation of Badajoz?
614 ft (187 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 Badajoz province after the capital?
Mérida, with 60,225 people. Next is Don Benito, with 37,986.
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