Cuenca Province, Spain
Cuenca province, in Castilla–La Mancha, is home to 198,216 people in 238 municipalities covering 6,610 sq mi. Its capital, Cuenca, sits at 3,241 ft (988 m), and its highest point is Mogorrita, at 6,119 ft (1,865 m).
- Population (2025)
- 198,216
- −2.8% since 2015
- Area
- 6,610 sq mi
- 5th largest of the 50 provinces
- Density
- 30 people/sq mi
- Spain: 251 people/sq mi
- Municipalities
- 238
- 206 with fewer than 1,000 people
- Highest point
- 6,119 ft
- Mogorrita
Map of Cuenca province by municipality
- Capital
- Elevation page (color shows elevation)
- Highest point and peaks
Population and municipalities
With 198,216 people on January 1, 2025, Cuenca province ranks 44th by population and 5th by area among Spain’s 50 provinces. Since 2015 it has lost 5,625 people (2.8%). Density is 30 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.
The capital, Cuenca, has 53,600 residents, 27% of the province. Next come Tarancón (16,748), Quintanar del Rey (7,508), and San Clemente (6,797).
Of its 238 municipalities (the 10th most of any province), 206 have fewer than 1,000 people. The smallest by population is Arrancacepas, with 14, and the largest by area is Cuenca, at 345 sq mi.
| Municipality | Population | Area | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuenca | 53,600 | 345 sq mi | 3,241 ft |
| Tarancón | 16,748 | 41.2 sq mi | — |
| Quintanar del Rey | 7,508 | 30.9 sq mi | — |
| San Clemente | 6,797 | 107 sq mi | — |
| Motilla del Palancar | 6,432 | 28.5 sq mi | — |
| Las Pedroñeras | 6,416 | 86.9 sq mi | — |
| Mota del Cuervo | 6,089 | 68.0 sq mi | — |
| Iniesta | 4,567 | 89.7 sq mi | — |
| Horcajo de Santiago | 3,894 | 37.1 sq mi | — |
| Casasimarro | 3,177 | 19.2 sq mi | — |
Elevation
The capital, Cuenca, sits 3,241 ft (988 m) above sea level, the 4th highest of Spain’s 52 provincial capitals and autonomous cities.
According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Cuenca province is Mogorrita, at 6,119 ft (1,865 m), in the Sierra de Valdeminguete. It’s 26 mi from the capital in a straight line and 2,877 ft higher.
- Cuenca 3,241 ft
Castilla–La Mancha
Cuenca is one of the 5 provinces of Castilla–La Mancha, along with Albacete, Ciudad Real, Guadalajara, and Toledo. See Castilla–La Mancha: its provinces, population and peaks.
Tools and maps
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are in Cuenca province?
238. That ranks 10th among Spain’s provinces, and 206 of them have fewer than 1,000 people.
What is the population of Cuenca province?
198,216, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025: the 44th most populous province in Spain.
What is the highest point in Cuenca province?
Mogorrita, at 6,119 ft (1,865 m), according to the IGN’s summit table.
What is the elevation of Cuenca?
3,241 ft (988 m) above sea level, according to Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN).
What is the largest town in Cuenca province after the capital?
Tarancón, with 16,748 people. Next is Quintanar del Rey, with 7,508.
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