Huesca Province, Spain
Huesca province, in Aragon, is home to 230,624 people in 202 municipalities covering 6,038 sq mi. Its capital, Huesca, sits at 1,598 ft (487 m), and its highest point is Aneto, at 11,168 ft (3,404 m).
- Population (2025)
- 230,624
- +3.5% since 2015
- Area
- 6,038 sq mi
- 6th largest of the 50 provinces
- Density
- 38 people/sq mi
- Spain: 251 people/sq mi
- Municipalities
- 202
- 174 with fewer than 1,000 people
Map of Huesca province by municipality
- Capital
- Elevation page (color shows elevation)
- Highest point and peaks
Population and municipalities
With 230,624 people on January 1, 2025, Huesca province ranks 43rd by population and 6th by area among Spain’s 50 provinces. Since 2015 it has gained 7,715 people (3.5%). Density is 38 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.
The capital, Huesca, has 55,454 residents, 24% of the province. Next come Monzón (18,525), Barbastro (17,807), and Fraga (15,576).
Of its 202 municipalities (the 19th most of any province), 174 have fewer than 1,000 people. The smallest by population is Fago, with 24, and the largest by area is Sabiñánigo, at 227 sq mi.
| Municipality | Population | Area | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huesca | 55,454 | 62.2 sq mi | 1,598 ft |
| Monzón | 18,525 | 59.9 sq mi | — |
| Barbastro | 17,807 | 41.5 sq mi | — |
| Fraga | 15,576 | 169 sq mi | — |
| Jaca | 14,024 | 157 sq mi | — |
| Binéfar | 10,235 | 9.69 sq mi | — |
| Sabiñánigo | 9,695 | 227 sq mi | — |
| Sariñena | 4,113 | 106 sq mi | — |
| Tamarite de Litera | 3,464 | 42.8 sq mi | — |
| Graus | 3,400 | 116 sq mi | — |
Elevation
The capital, Huesca, sits 1,598 ft (487 m) above sea level, the 20th highest of Spain’s 52 provincial capitals and autonomous cities.
According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Huesca province is Aneto, at 11,168 ft (3,404 m), in the Montes Malditos. It’s 64 mi from the capital in a straight line and 9,570 ft higher.
Peaks with a page in Huesca province or on its border: Aneto (11,168 ft), Posets (11,053 ft), Monte Perdido (10,988 ft), Mesa de los Tres Reyes (8,025 ft), and Peña Ezkaurre (6,709 ft).
- Aneto 11,168 ft
- Posets 11,053 ft
- Monte Perdido 10,988 ft
- Mesa de los Tres Reyes 8,025 ft
- Peña Ezkaurre 6,709 ft
- Huesca 1,598 ft
Aragon
Huesca is one of the 3 provinces of Aragon, along with Teruel and Zaragoza. See Aragon: its provinces, population and peaks.
Tools and maps
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are in Huesca province?
202. That ranks 19th among Spain’s provinces, and 174 of them have fewer than 1,000 people.
What is the population of Huesca province?
230,624, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025: the 43rd most populous province in Spain.
What is the highest point in Huesca province?
Aneto, at 11,168 ft (3,404 m), according to the IGN’s summit table.
What is the elevation of Huesca?
1,598 ft (487 m) above sea level, the ground height in the IGN’s MDT05 terrain model at the city’s reference point.
What is the largest town in Huesca province after the capital?
Monzón, with 18,525 people. Next is Barbastro, with 17,807.
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