Córdoba Province, Spain
Córdoba province, in Andalusia, is home to 772,153 people in 77 municipalities covering 5,317 sq mi. Its capital, Córdoba, sits at 361 ft (110 m), and its highest point is La Tiñosa, at 5,144 ft (1,568 m).
- Population (2025)
- 772,153
- −2.9% since 2015
- Area
- 5,317 sq mi
- 13th largest of the 50 provinces
- Density
- 145 people/sq mi
- Spain: 251 people/sq mi
- Municipalities
- 77
- 12 with fewer than 1,000 people
- Highest point
- 5,144 ft
- La Tiñosa
Map of Córdoba province by municipality
- Capital
- Elevation page (color shows elevation)
- Highest point and peaks
Population and municipalities
With 772,153 people on January 1, 2025, Córdoba province ranks 21st by population and 13th by area among Spain’s 50 provinces. Since 2015 it has lost 23,458 people (2.9%). Density is 145 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.
The capital, Córdoba, has 323,262 residents, 42% of the province. Next come Lucena (43,408), Puente Genil (29,963), and Montilla (22,305).
Of its 77 municipalities (the 42nd most of any province), 12 have fewer than 1,000 people. The smallest by population is Fuente la Lancha, with 330, and the largest by area is Córdoba, at 484 sq mi.
| Municipality | Population | Area | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Córdoba | 323,262 | 484 sq mi | 361 ft |
| Lucena | 43,408 | 136 sq mi | — |
| Puente Genil | 29,963 | 65.9 sq mi | — |
| Montilla | 22,305 | 65.3 sq mi | — |
| Priego de Córdoba | 21,764 | 111 sq mi | — |
| Palma del Río | 20,438 | 77.3 sq mi | — |
| Cabra | 19,995 | 88.4 sq mi | — |
| Baena | 18,386 | 140 sq mi | — |
| Pozoblanco | 16,931 | 127 sq mi | — |
| La Carlota | 14,503 | 30.6 sq mi | — |
Elevation
The capital, Córdoba, sits 361 ft (110 m) above sea level, the 23rd lowest of Spain’s 52 provincial capitals and autonomous cities.
According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Córdoba province is La Tiñosa, at 5,144 ft (1,568 m), in the Sierra de la Horconera. It’s 45 mi from the capital in a straight line and 4,783 ft higher.
- Córdoba 361 ft
Andalusia
Tools and maps
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are in Córdoba province?
77. That ranks 42nd among Spain’s provinces, and 12 of them have fewer than 1,000 people.
What is the population of Córdoba province?
772,153, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025: the 21st most populous province in Spain.
What is the highest point in Córdoba province?
La Tiñosa, at 5,144 ft (1,568 m), according to the IGN’s summit table.
What is the elevation of Córdoba?
361 ft (110 m) above sea level, according to Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN).
What is the largest town in Córdoba province after the capital?
Lucena, with 43,408 people. Next is Puente Genil, with 29,963.
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