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Autonomous community

Castilla–La Mancha, Spain

Castilla–La Mancha is home to 2,119,234 people in 5 provinces and 919 municipalities covering 30,675 sq mi. It’s Spain’s 9th most populous autonomous community and the 3rd largest. Its highest point is Pico del Lobo, at 7,454 ft (2,272 m).

Population (2025)
2,119,234
+2.9% since 2015
Area
30,675 sq mi
3rd largest region
Provinces and municipalities
5 · 919
Albacete, Ciudad Real, Cuenca, Guadalajara, and Toledo
Density
69 people/sq mi
Spain: 251 people/sq mi
Highest provincial capital
3,241 ft
Cuenca
Highest point
7,454 ft
Pico del Lobo

Map of Castilla–La Mancha by province

Albacete · 390,406 people Ciudad Real · 494,407 people Cuenca · 198,216 people Guadalajara · 285,390 people Toledo · 750,815 people
The 5 provinces of Castilla–La Mancha
Province Population Area Municipalities Capital Highest point
Toledo 750,815 5,934 sq mi 204 Toledo · 1,693 ft Rocigalgo · 4,754 ft
Ciudad Real 494,407 7,649 sq mi 102 Ciudad Real · 2,051 ft El Telégrafo · 4,505 ft
Albacete 390,406 5,765 sq mi 87 Albacete · 2,234 ft La Atalaya · 6,834 ft
Guadalajara 285,390 4,716 sq mi 288 Guadalajara · 2,270 ft Pico del Lobo · 7,454 ft
Cuenca 198,216 6,610 sq mi 238 Cuenca · 3,241 ft Mogorrita · 6,119 ft

Population

Castilla–La Mancha had 2,119,234 residents on January 1, 2025, 2.9% more than in 2015 (2,059,191). Density is 69 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.

The most populous province is Toledo, with 750,815 people, and the least, Cuenca, with 198,216. The largest municipality is Albacete, with 175,400.

By area, the largest province is Ciudad Real, at 7,649 sq mi, and the smallest, Guadalajara, at 4,716 sq mi. Guadalajara has the most municipalities (288) and Albacete the fewest (87). On average, a municipality in Castilla–La Mancha has 2,306 residents, against 6,040 across Spain.

Elevation

Of its 5 provincial capitals, the highest is Cuenca, at 3,241 ft, and the lowest is Toledo, at 1,693 ft: a difference of 1,549 ft.

According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Castilla–La Mancha is Pico del Lobo, at 7,454 ft (2,272 m), in Guadalajara province, on the border with Segovia. Other peaks with a page in Castilla–La Mancha or on its border: Peña Cebollera (6,978 ft).

Castilla–La Mancha has 6 cities with an elevation page (the provincial capitals and every municipality with more than 50,000 people).

Cities in Castilla–La Mancha with an elevation page

  1. Cuenca 3,241 ft
  2. Guadalajara 2,270 ft
  3. Albacete 2,234 ft
  4. Ciudad Real 2,051 ft
  5. Toledo 1,693 ft
  6. Talavera de la Reina 1,224 ft

Tools and maps

Blank map of Castilla–La Mancha Blank, labeled or numbered, on Letter, A4 or A3. Provinces of Castilla–La Mancha quiz Find each province on a blank map, no sign-up. Map of a Spanish province Pick a province and see every municipality with its population. Spain provinces and municipalities data map Population, area and density on a color-coded map.

Frequently asked questions

How many provinces does Castilla–La Mancha have?

5: Albacete, Ciudad Real, Cuenca, Guadalajara, and Toledo.

What is the population of Castilla–La Mancha?

2,119,234, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025. It’s Spain’s 9th most populous region.

What is the highest point in Castilla–La Mancha?

Pico del Lobo, at 7,454 ft (2,272 m), in Guadalajara province, according to the IGN’s summit table.

Which provincial capital in Castilla–La Mancha is the highest?

Cuenca, at 3,241 ft (988 m). The lowest is Toledo, at 1,693 ft (516 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