Jaén Province, Spain
Jaén province, in Andalusia, is home to 617,604 people in 97 municipalities covering 5,210 sq mi. Its capital, Jaén, sits at 1,883 ft (574 m), and its highest point is Mágina, at 7,100 ft (2,164 m).
- Population (2025)
- 617,604
- −5.6% since 2015
- Area
- 5,210 sq mi
- 14th largest of the 50 provinces
- Density
- 119 people/sq mi
- Spain: 251 people/sq mi
- Municipalities
- 97
- 20 with fewer than 1,000 people
- Highest point
- 7,100 ft
- Mágina
Map of Jaén province by municipality
- Capital
- Municipality with an elevation page
- Elevation page (color shows elevation)
- Highest point and peaks
Population and municipalities
With 617,604 people on January 1, 2025, Jaén province ranks 27th by population and 14th by area among Spain’s 50 provinces. Since 2015 it has lost 36,566 people (5.6%). Density is 119 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.
The capital, Jaén, has 112,235 residents, 18% of the province. Next come Linares (55,633), Andújar (35,610), and Úbeda (33,588).
Of its 97 municipalities (the 35th most of any province), 20 have fewer than 1,000 people. The smallest by population is Hinojares, with 335, and the largest by area is Andújar, at 372 sq mi.
| Municipality | Population | Area | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaén | 112,235 | 164 sq mi | 1,883 ft |
| Linares | 55,633 | 75.9 sq mi | 1,329 ft |
| Andújar | 35,610 | 372 sq mi | — |
| Úbeda | 33,588 | 156 sq mi | — |
| Martos | 24,462 | 101 sq mi | — |
| Alcalá la Real | 21,496 | 101 sq mi | — |
| Bailén | 17,119 | 45.2 sq mi | — |
| Baeza | 15,575 | 74.5 sq mi | — |
| La Carolina | 14,677 | 77.7 sq mi | — |
| Torredelcampo | 13,888 | 70.3 sq mi | — |
Elevation
The capital, Jaén, sits 1,883 ft (574 m) above sea level, the 17th highest of Spain’s 52 provincial capitals and autonomous cities.
According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Jaén province is Mágina, at 7,100 ft (2,164 m), in the Sierra Mágina. It’s 18 mi from the capital in a straight line and 5,217 ft higher.
Besides the capital, one city over 50,000 people has its own elevation page: Linares (1,329 ft).
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Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are in Jaén province?
97. That ranks 35th among Spain’s provinces, and 20 of them have fewer than 1,000 people.
What is the population of Jaén province?
617,604, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025: the 27th most populous province in Spain.
What is the highest point in Jaén province?
Mágina, at 7,100 ft (2,164 m), according to the IGN’s summit table.
What is the elevation of Jaén?
1,883 ft (574 m) above sea level, according to Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN).
What is the largest town in Jaén province after the capital?
Linares, with 55,633 people. Next is Andújar, with 35,610.
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