Burgos Province, Spain
Burgos province, in Castile and León, is home to 361,556 people in 371 municipalities covering 5,517 sq mi. Its capital, Burgos, sits at 2,802 ft (854 m), and its highest point is San Millán, at 6,988 ft (2,130 m).
- Population (2025)
- 361,556
- −0.7% since 2015
- Area
- 5,517 sq mi
- 11th largest of the 50 provinces
- Density
- 66 people/sq mi
- Spain: 251 people/sq mi
- Municipalities
- 371
- 346 with fewer than 1,000 people
- Highest point
- 6,988 ft
- San Millán
Map of Burgos province by municipality
- Capital
- Elevation page (color shows elevation)
- Highest point and peaks
Population and municipalities
With 361,556 people on January 1, 2025, Burgos province ranks 36th by population and 11th by area among Spain’s 50 provinces. Since 2015 it has lost 2,446 people (0.7%). Density is 66 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.
The capital, Burgos, has 177,402 residents, 49% of the province. Next come Miranda de Ebro (36,622), Aranda de Duero (33,956), and Briviesca (6,728).
Of its 371 municipalities (more than any other province), 346 have fewer than 1,000 people. The smallest by population is Villamedianilla, with 9, and the largest by area is Villadiego, at 127 sq mi.
| Municipality | Population | Area | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgos | 177,402 | 41.3 sq mi | 2,802 ft |
| Miranda de Ebro | 36,622 | 39.1 sq mi | — |
| Aranda de Duero | 33,956 | 49.1 sq mi | — |
| Briviesca | 6,728 | 31.4 sq mi | — |
| Medina de Pomar | 6,190 | 82.7 sq mi | — |
| Valle de Mena | 4,155 | 101 sq mi | — |
| Villarcayo de Merindad de Castilla la Vieja | 4,103 | 58.4 sq mi | — |
| Lerma | 2,629 | 63.6 sq mi | — |
| Roa | 2,276 | 18.9 sq mi | — |
| Alfoz de Quintanadueñas | 2,158 | 16.0 sq mi | — |
Elevation
The capital, Burgos, sits 2,802 ft (854 m) above sea level, the 6th highest of Spain’s 52 provincial capitals and autonomous cities.
According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Burgos province is San Millán, at 6,988 ft (2,130 m), in the Sierra de la Demanda. It’s 26 mi from the capital in a straight line and 4,186 ft higher.
- Burgos 2,802 ft
Castile and León
Burgos is one of the 9 provinces of Castile and León, along with Ávila, 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 Burgos province?
371. That ranks 1st among Spain’s provinces, and 346 of them have fewer than 1,000 people.
What is the population of Burgos province?
361,556, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025: the 36th most populous province in Spain.
What is the highest point in Burgos province?
San Millán, at 6,988 ft (2,130 m), according to the IGN’s summit table.
What is the elevation of Burgos?
2,802 ft (854 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 Burgos province after the capital?
Miranda de Ebro, with 36,622 people. Next is Aranda de Duero, with 33,956.
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