Ciudad Real Province, Spain
Ciudad Real province, in Castilla–La Mancha, is home to 494,407 people in 102 municipalities covering 7,649 sq mi. Its capital, Ciudad Real, sits at 2,051 ft (625 m), and its highest point is El Telégrafo, at 4,505 ft (1,373 m).
- Population (2025)
- 494,407
- −3.8% since 2015
- Area
- 7,649 sq mi
- 3rd largest of the 50 provinces
- Density
- 65 people/sq mi
- Spain: 251 people/sq mi
- Municipalities
- 102
- 48 with fewer than 1,000 people
- Highest point
- 4,505 ft
- El Telégrafo
Map of Ciudad Real province by municipality
- Capital
- Elevation page (color shows elevation)
- Highest point and peaks
Population and municipalities
With 494,407 people on January 1, 2025, Ciudad Real province ranks 31st by population and 3rd by area among Spain’s 50 provinces. Since 2015 it has lost 19,306 people (3.8%). Density is 65 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.
The capital, Ciudad Real, has 76,217 residents, 15% of the province. Next come Puertollano (45,565), Tomelloso (37,060), and Alcázar de San Juan (31,914).
Of its 102 municipalities (the 33rd most of any province), 48 have fewer than 1,000 people. The smallest by population is Villar del Pozo, with 45, and the largest by area is Almodóvar del Campo, at 466 sq mi.
| Municipality | Population | Area | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ciudad Real | 76,217 | 110 sq mi | 2,051 ft |
| Puertollano | 45,565 | 86.9 sq mi | — |
| Tomelloso | 37,060 | 93.5 sq mi | — |
| Alcázar de San Juan | 31,914 | 257 sq mi | — |
| Valdepeñas | 30,782 | 189 sq mi | — |
| Manzanares | 17,728 | 183 sq mi | — |
| Daimiel | 17,722 | 169 sq mi | — |
| Miguelturra | 15,924 | 46.0 sq mi | — |
| La Solana | 15,242 | 52.2 sq mi | — |
| Campo de Criptana | 12,868 | 117 sq mi | — |
Elevation
The capital, Ciudad Real, sits 2,051 ft (625 m) above sea level, the 16th highest of Spain’s 52 provincial capitals and autonomous cities.
According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Ciudad Real province is El Telégrafo (an area the IGN lists as a paraje, not a peak), at 4,505 ft (1,373 m), in the Sierra del Castañar. It’s 42 mi from the capital in a straight line and 2,454 ft higher.
- Ciudad Real 2,051 ft
Castilla–La Mancha
Ciudad Real is one of the 5 provinces of Castilla–La Mancha, along with Albacete, Cuenca, Guadalajara, and Toledo. See Castilla–La Mancha: its provinces, population and peaks.
Tools and maps
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are in Ciudad Real province?
102. That ranks 33rd among Spain’s provinces, and 48 of them have fewer than 1,000 people.
What is the population of Ciudad Real province?
494,407, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025: the 31st most populous province in Spain.
What is the highest point in Ciudad Real province?
El Telégrafo, at 4,505 ft (1,373 m), according to the IGN’s summit table.
What is the elevation of Ciudad Real?
2,051 ft (625 m) above sea level, according to Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN).
What is the largest town in Ciudad Real province after the capital?
Puertollano, with 45,565 people. Next is Tomelloso, with 37,060.
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