Granada Province, Spain
Granada province, in Andalusia, is home to 942,618 people in 174 municipalities covering 4,882 sq mi. Its capital, Granada, sits at 2,238 ft (682 m), and its highest point is Mulhacén, at 11,414 ft (3,479 m).
- Population (2025)
- 942,618
- +2.8% since 2015
- Area
- 4,882 sq mi
- 15th largest of the 50 provinces
- Density
- 193 people/sq mi
- Spain: 251 people/sq mi
- Municipalities
- 174
- 71 with fewer than 1,000 people
Map of Granada province by municipality
- Capital
- Municipality with an elevation page
- Elevation page (color shows elevation)
- Highest point and peaks
Population and municipalities
With 942,618 people on January 1, 2025, Granada province ranks 17th by population and 15th by area among Spain’s 50 provinces. Since 2015 it has gained 25,321 people (2.8%). Density is 193 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.
The capital, Granada, has 233,975 residents, 25% of the province. Next come Motril (59,862), Almuñécar (27,544), and Armilla (25,300).
Of its 174 municipalities (the 24th most of any province), 71 have fewer than 1,000 people. The smallest by population is Lobras, with 139, and the largest by area is Baza, at 211 sq mi.
| Municipality | Population | Area | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada | 233,975 | 34.0 sq mi | 2,238 ft |
| Motril | 59,862 | 39.8 sq mi | 125 ft |
| Almuñécar | 27,544 | 32.2 sq mi | — |
| Armilla | 25,300 | 1.66 sq mi | — |
| Las Gabias | 23,584 | 15.0 sq mi | — |
| Maracena | 22,294 | 1.89 sq mi | — |
| Loja | 20,951 | 173 sq mi | — |
| Atarfe | 20,914 | 18.2 sq mi | — |
| Baza | 20,587 | 211 sq mi | — |
| La Zubia | 20,389 | 7.65 sq mi | — |
Elevation
The capital, Granada, sits 2,238 ft (682 m) above sea level, the 12th highest of Spain’s 52 provincial capitals and autonomous cities.
According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Granada province is Mulhacén, at 11,414 ft (3,479 m), in the Sierra Nevada. It’s 18 mi from the capital in a straight line and 9,177 ft higher.
Besides the capital, one city over 50,000 people has its own elevation page: Motril (125 ft).
Peaks with a page in Granada province or on its border: Mulhacén (11,414 ft) and Veleta (11,142 ft).
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Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are in Granada province?
174. That ranks 24th among Spain’s provinces, and 71 of them have fewer than 1,000 people.
What is the population of Granada province?
942,618, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025: the 17th most populous province in Spain.
What is the highest point in Granada province?
Mulhacén, at 11,414 ft (3,479 m), according to the IGN’s summit table.
What is the elevation of Granada?
2,238 ft (682 m) above sea level, according to Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN).
What is the largest town in Granada province after the capital?
Motril, with 59,862 people. Next is Almuñécar, with 27,544.
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