Cáceres Province, Spain
Cáceres province, in Extremadura, is home to 387,752 people in 223 municipalities covering 7,670 sq mi. Its capital, Cáceres, sits at 1,437 ft (438 m), and its highest point is El Torreón, at 7,871 ft (2,399 m).
- Population (2025)
- 387,752
- −4.6% since 2015
- Area
- 7,670 sq mi
- 2nd largest of the 50 provinces
- Density
- 51 people/sq mi
- Spain: 251 people/sq mi
- Municipalities
- 223
- 158 with fewer than 1,000 people
Map of Cáceres province by municipality
- Capital
- Elevation page (color shows elevation)
- Highest point and peaks
Population and municipalities
With 387,752 people on January 1, 2025, Cáceres province ranks 35th by population and 2nd by area among Spain’s 50 provinces. Since 2015 it has lost 18,515 people (4.6%). Density is 51 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.
The capital, Cáceres, has 96,651 residents, 25% of the province. Next come Plasencia (40,132), Navalmoral de la Mata (17,352), and Coria (12,001).
Of its 223 municipalities (the 14th most of any province), 158 have fewer than 1,000 people. The smallest by population is Benquerencia, with 74, and the largest by area is Cáceres, at 676 sq mi.
| Municipality | Population | Area | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cáceres | 96,651 | 676 sq mi | 1,437 ft |
| Plasencia | 40,132 | 84.1 sq mi | — |
| Navalmoral de la Mata | 17,352 | 60.2 sq mi | — |
| Coria | 12,001 | 39.9 sq mi | — |
| Miajadas | 9,396 | 46.6 sq mi | — |
| Trujillo | 8,611 | 251 sq mi | — |
| Talayuela | 7,439 | 70.0 sq mi | — |
| Jaraíz de la Vera | 6,831 | 24.1 sq mi | — |
| Moraleja | 6,562 | 48.4 sq mi | — |
| Montehermoso | 5,552 | 37.2 sq mi | — |
Elevation
The capital, Cáceres, sits 1,437 ft (438 m) above sea level, the 23rd highest of Spain’s 52 provincial capitals and autonomous cities.
According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Cáceres province is El Torreón, at 7,871 ft (2,399 m), in the Sierra de Béjar, on the border with Salamanca. It’s 66 mi from the capital in a straight line and 6,434 ft higher.
Peak with a page in Cáceres province or on its border: El Torreón (7,871 ft).
- El Torreón 7,871 ft
- Cáceres 1,437 ft
Extremadura
Cáceres is one of the 2 provinces of Extremadura, along with Badajoz. See Extremadura: its provinces, population and peaks.
Tools and maps
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are in Cáceres province?
223. That ranks 14th among Spain’s provinces, and 158 of them have fewer than 1,000 people.
What is the population of Cáceres province?
387,752, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025: the 35th most populous province in Spain.
What is the highest point in Cáceres province?
El Torreón, at 7,871 ft (2,399 m), according to the IGN’s summit table. It’s shared with Salamanca.
What is the elevation of Cáceres?
1,437 ft (438 m) above sea level, according to Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN).
What is the largest town in Cáceres province after the capital?
Plasencia, with 40,132 people. Next is Navalmoral de la Mata, with 17,352.
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