Extremadura, Spain
Extremadura is home to 1,051,638 people in 2 provinces and 388 municipalities covering 16,075 sq mi. It’s Spain’s 13th most populous autonomous community and the 5th largest. Its highest point is El Torreón, at 7,871 ft (2,399 m).
- Population (2025)
- 1,051,638
- −3.8% since 2015
- Area
- 16,075 sq mi
- 5th largest region
- Density
- 65 people/sq mi
- Spain: 251 people/sq mi
Map of Extremadura by province
| Province | Population | Area | Municipalities | Capital | Highest point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badajoz | 663,886 | 8,405 sq mi | 165 | Badajoz · 614 ft | Cerro de Tentudía · 3,615 ft |
| Cáceres | 387,752 | 7,670 sq mi | 223 | Cáceres · 1,437 ft | El Torreón · 7,871 ft |
Population
Extremadura had 1,051,638 residents on January 1, 2025, 3.8% fewer than in 2015 (1,092,997). Density is 65 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.
The most populous province is Badajoz, with 663,886 people, and the least, Cáceres, with 387,752. The largest municipality is Badajoz, with 150,209.
By area, the largest province is Badajoz, at 8,405 sq mi, and the smallest, Cáceres, at 7,670 sq mi. Cáceres has the most municipalities (223) and Badajoz the fewest (165). On average, a municipality in Extremadura has 2,710 residents, against 6,040 across Spain.
Elevation
Of its 2 provincial capitals, the highest is Cáceres, at 1,437 ft, and the lowest is Badajoz, at 614 ft: a difference of 823 ft.
According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Extremadura is El Torreón, at 7,871 ft (2,399 m), in Cáceres province, on the border with Salamanca.
Extremadura has 3 cities with an elevation page (the provincial capitals and every municipality with more than 50,000 people).
Cities in Extremadura with an elevation page
Tools and maps
Frequently asked questions
How many provinces does Extremadura have?
2: Badajoz and Cáceres.
What is the population of Extremadura?
1,051,638, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025. It’s Spain’s 13th most populous region.
What is the highest point in Extremadura?
El Torreón, at 7,871 ft (2,399 m), in Cáceres province, according to the IGN’s summit table.
Which provincial capital in Extremadura is the highest?
Cáceres, at 1,437 ft (438 m). The lowest is Badajoz, at 614 ft (187 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