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Autonomous community

Galicia, Spain

Galicia is home to 2,713,169 people in 4 provinces and 313 municipalities covering 11,422 sq mi. It’s Spain’s 5th most populous autonomous community and the 7th largest. Its highest point is Peña Trevinca, at 6,978 ft (2,127 m).

Population (2025)
2,713,169
−0.7% since 2015
Area
11,422 sq mi
7th largest region
Provinces and municipalities
4 · 313
A Coruña, Lugo, Ourense, and Pontevedra
Density
238 people/sq mi
Spain: 251 people/sq mi
Highest provincial capital
1,509 ft
Lugo
Highest point
6,978 ft
Peña Trevinca

Map of Galicia by province

A Coruña · 1,135,612 people Lugo · 325,759 people Ourense · 305,573 people Pontevedra · 946,225 people
The 4 provinces of Galicia
Province Population Area Municipalities Capital Highest point
A Coruña 1,135,612 3,071 sq mi 93 A Coruña · 20 ft O Coto da Andoriña · 2,631 ft
Pontevedra 946,225 1,736 sq mi 61 Pontevedra · 56 ft O Faro · 3,871 ft
Lugo 325,759 3,806 sq mi 67 Lugo · 1,509 ft Pico del Mostallar · 6,348 ft
Ourense 305,573 2,809 sq mi 92 Ourense · 430 ft Peña Trevinca · 6,978 ft

Population

Galicia had 2,713,169 residents on January 1, 2025, 0.7% fewer than in 2015 (2,732,347). Density is 238 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.

The most populous province is A Coruña, with 1,135,612 people, and the least, Ourense, with 305,573. The largest municipality is Vigo, with 294,489.

By area, the largest province is Lugo, at 3,806 sq mi, and the smallest, Pontevedra, at 1,736 sq mi. A Coruña has the most municipalities (93) and Pontevedra the fewest (61). On average, a municipality in Galicia has 8,668 residents, against 6,040 across Spain.

Elevation

Of its 4 provincial capitals, the highest is Lugo, at 1,509 ft, and the lowest is A Coruña, at 20 ft: a difference of 1,490 ft.

According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Galicia is Peña Trevinca, at 6,978 ft (2,127 m), in Ourense province, on the border with Zamora. Other peaks with a page in Galicia or on its border: Cabeza de Manzaneda (5,843 ft).

Galicia has 7 cities with an elevation page (the provincial capitals and every municipality with more than 50,000 people).

Cities in Galicia with an elevation page

  1. Lugo 1,509 ft
  2. Santiago de Compostela 801 ft
  3. Ourense 430 ft
  4. Vigo 197 ft
  5. Pontevedra 56 ft
  6. Ferrol 46 ft
  7. A Coruña 20 ft

Tools and maps

Blank map of Galicia Blank, labeled or numbered, on Letter, A4 or A3. Provinces of Galicia 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 Galicia have?

4: A Coruña, Lugo, Ourense, and Pontevedra.

What is the population of Galicia?

2,713,169, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025. It’s Spain’s 5th most populous region.

What is the highest point in Galicia?

Peña Trevinca, at 6,978 ft (2,127 m), in Ourense province, according to the IGN’s summit table.

Which provincial capital in Galicia is the highest?

Lugo, at 1,509 ft (460 m). The lowest is A Coruña, at 20 ft (6 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