Castile and León, Spain
Castile and León is home to 2,398,500 people in 9 provinces and 2,248 municipalities covering 36,378 sq mi. It’s Spain’s 6th most populous autonomous community and the largest. Its highest point is Torre Cerredo, at 8,691 ft (2,649 m).
- Population (2025)
- 2,398,500
- −3.0% since 2015
- Area
- 36,378 sq mi
- largest region
- Provinces and municipalities
- 9 · 2,248
- Ávila, Burgos, León, Palencia, Salamanca, Segovia, Soria, Valladolid, and Zamora
- Density
- 66 people/sq mi
- Spain: 251 people/sq mi
Map of Castile and León by province
| Province | Population | Area | Municipalities | Capital | Highest point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valladolid | 528,841 | 3,131 sq mi | 225 | Valladolid · 2,277 ft | Campo Cuchillejo · 3,054 ft |
| León | 446,771 | 6,015 sq mi | 211 | León · 2,723 ft | Torre Cerredo · 8,691 ft |
| Burgos | 361,556 | 5,517 sq mi | 371 | Burgos · 2,802 ft | San Millán · 6,988 ft |
| Salamanca | 328,779 | 4,768 sq mi | 362 | Salamanca · 2,612 ft | Canchal de la Ceja · 7,963 ft |
| Zamora | 165,275 | 4,078 sq mi | 248 | Zamora · 2,152 ft | Peña Trevinca · 6,978 ft |
| Ávila | 159,887 | 3,108 sq mi | 248 | Ávila · 3,691 ft | Almanzor · 8,501 ft |
| Palencia | 158,687 | 3,109 sq mi | 191 | Palencia · 2,418 ft | Monte Infierno · 8,323 ft |
| Segovia | 158,470 | 2,673 sq mi | 209 | Segovia · 3,291 ft | Peñalara · 7,966 ft |
| Soria | 90,234 | 3,980 sq mi | 183 | Soria · 3,465 ft | Moncayo · 7,592 ft |
Population
Castile and León had 2,398,500 residents on January 1, 2025, 3.0% fewer than in 2015 (2,472,052). Density is 66 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.
The most populous province is Valladolid, with 528,841 people, and the least, Soria, with 90,234. The largest municipality is Valladolid, with 302,614.
By area, the largest province is León, at 6,015 sq mi, and the smallest, Segovia, at 2,673 sq mi. Burgos has the most municipalities (371) and Soria the fewest (183). On average, a municipality in Castile and León has 1,067 residents, against 6,040 across Spain.
Elevation
Of its 9 provincial capitals, the highest is Ávila, at 3,691 ft, and the lowest is Zamora, at 2,152 ft: a difference of 1,539 ft.
According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Castile and León is Torre Cerredo, at 8,691 ft (2,649 m), in León province, on the border with Asturias. Other peaks with a page in Castile and León or on its border: Torre Blanca (8,586 ft), Almanzor (8,501 ft), Peñalara (7,966 ft), El Torreón (7,871 ft), Moncayo (7,592 ft), Pico del Lobo (7,454 ft), Urbión (7,310 ft), Teleno (7,162 ft), Peña Cebollera (6,978 ft), and Peña Trevinca (6,978 ft).
Castile and León has 10 cities with an elevation page (the provincial capitals and every municipality with more than 50,000 people).
Cities in Castile and León with an elevation page
- Ávila 3,691 ft
- Soria 3,465 ft
- Segovia 3,291 ft
- Burgos 2,802 ft
- León 2,723 ft
- Salamanca 2,612 ft
- Palencia 2,418 ft
- Valladolid 2,277 ft
- Zamora 2,152 ft
- Ponferrada 1,781 ft
Tools and maps
Frequently asked questions
How many provinces does Castile and León have?
9: Ávila, Burgos, León, Palencia, Salamanca, Segovia, Soria, Valladolid, and Zamora.
What is the population of Castile and León?
2,398,500, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025. It’s Spain’s 6th most populous region.
What is the highest point in Castile and León?
Torre Cerredo, at 8,691 ft (2,649 m), in León province, according to the IGN’s summit table.
Which provincial capital in Castile and León is the highest?
Ávila, at 3,691 ft (1,125 m). The lowest is Zamora, at 2,152 ft (656 m).
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, boundaries, elevations and highest points: Spain’s National Geographic Institute, IGN (CC BY 4.0 ign.es).
Reviewed October 31, 2026 · Methodology and sources · Spotted a mistake? Let us know