Balearic Islands, Spain
The Balearic Islands, a single-province autonomous community, is home to 1,237,480 people in 67 municipalities covering 1,927 sq mi. Its capital, Palma, sits at 62 ft (19 m), and its highest point is Puig Major, at 4,711 ft (1,436 m).
- Population (2025)
- 1,237,480
- +12% since 2015
- Area
- 1,927 sq mi
- 44th largest of the 50 provinces
- Density
- 642 people/sq mi
- Spain: 251 people/sq mi
- Municipalities
- 67
- 5 with fewer than 1,000 people
Map of the Balearic Islands by municipality
- Capital
- Municipality with an elevation page
- Elevation page (color shows elevation)
- Highest point and peaks
Population and municipalities
With 1,237,480 people on January 1, 2025, the Balearic Islands ranks 9th by population and 44th by area among Spain’s 50 provinces. Since 2015 it has gained 133,001 people (12%). Density is 642 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.
The capital, Palma, has 434,786 residents, 35% of the region. Next come Eivissa (55,337), Calvià (53,793), and Manacor (49,153).
Of its 67 municipalities (the 43rd most of any province), 5 have fewer than 1,000 people. The smallest by population is Escorca, with 199, and the largest by area is Llucmajor, at 126 sq mi.
| Municipality | Population | Area | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palma | 434,786 | 80.6 sq mi | 62 ft |
| Eivissa | 55,337 | 4.30 sq mi | 105 ft |
| Calvià | 53,793 | 56.0 sq mi | 371 ft |
| Manacor | 49,153 | 101 sq mi | — |
| Santa Eulària des Riu | 42,479 | 59.3 sq mi | — |
| Llucmajor | 40,502 | 126 sq mi | — |
| Marratxí | 40,422 | 20.9 sq mi | — |
| Inca | 36,262 | 22.5 sq mi | — |
| Ciutadella de Menorca | 32,431 | 71.9 sq mi | — |
| Maó | 30,666 | 45.3 sq mi | — |
Elevation
The capital, Palma, sits 62 ft (19 m) above sea level, the 15th lowest of Spain’s 52 provincial capitals and autonomous cities.
According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in the Balearic Islands is Puig Major, at 4,711 ft (1,436 m), in the Serra de Tramuntana, on the island of Mallorca. It’s 18 mi from the capital in a straight line and 4,649 ft higher.
Besides the capital, 2 cities over 50,000 people have their own elevation page: Calvià (371 ft) and Eivissa (105 ft).
Peak with a page in the Balearic Islands or on its border: Puig Major (4,711 ft).
- Puig Major 4,711 ft
- Calvià 371 ft
- Eivissa 105 ft
- Palma 62 ft
Tools and maps
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are in the Balearic Islands?
67. That ranks 43rd among Spain’s provinces, and 5 of them have fewer than 1,000 people.
What is the population of the Balearic Islands?
1,237,480, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025: the 9th most populous province in Spain.
What is the highest point in the Balearic Islands?
Puig Major, at 4,711 ft (1,436 m), according to the IGN’s summit table.
What is the elevation of Palma?
62 ft (19 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 the Balearic Islands after the capital?
Eivissa, with 55,337 people. Next is Calvià, with 53,793.
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