La Rioja, Spain
La Rioja, a single-province autonomous community, is home to 327,286 people in 174 municipalities covering 1,948 sq mi. Its capital, Logroño, sits at 1,250 ft (381 m), and its highest point is Cerro de San Lorenzo, at 7,451 ft (2,271 m).
- Population (2025)
- 327,286
- +3.2% since 2015
- Area
- 1,948 sq mi
- 43rd largest of the 50 provinces
- Density
- 168 people/sq mi
- Spain: 251 people/sq mi
- Municipalities
- 174
- 143 with fewer than 1,000 people
Map of La Rioja by municipality
- Capital
- Elevation page (color shows elevation)
- Highest point and peaks
Population and municipalities
With 327,286 people on January 1, 2025, La Rioja ranks 39th by population and 43rd by area among Spain’s 50 provinces. Since 2015 it has gained 10,233 people (3.2%). Density is 168 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.
The capital, Logroño, has 152,150 residents, 46% of the region. Next come Calahorra (25,367), Arnedo (15,140), and Haro (12,167).
Of its 174 municipalities (the 24th most of any province), 143 have fewer than 1,000 people. The smallest by population is Torremontalbo, with 7, and the largest by area is Alfaro, at 74.8 sq mi.
| Municipality | Population | Area | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logroño | 152,150 | 30.5 sq mi | 1,250 ft |
| Calahorra | 25,367 | 36.1 sq mi | — |
| Arnedo | 15,140 | 33.0 sq mi | — |
| Haro | 12,167 | 15.7 sq mi | — |
| Lardero | 12,060 | 7.96 sq mi | — |
| Alfaro | 9,923 | 74.8 sq mi | — |
| Villamediana de Iregua | 9,263 | 7.90 sq mi | — |
| Nájera | 8,336 | 14.5 sq mi | — |
| Santo Domingo de la Calzada | 6,441 | 15.5 sq mi | — |
| Autol | 4,958 | 32.9 sq mi | — |
Elevation
The capital, Logroño, sits 1,250 ft (381 m) above sea level, the 24th highest of Spain’s 52 provincial capitals and autonomous cities.
According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in La Rioja is Cerro de San Lorenzo, at 7,451 ft (2,271 m), in the Sierra de San Lorenzo. It’s 31 mi from the capital in a straight line and 6,201 ft higher.
Peaks with a page in La Rioja or on its border: Cerro de San Lorenzo (7,451 ft) and Urbión (7,310 ft).
- Cerro de San Lorenzo 7,451 ft
- Urbión 7,310 ft
- Logroño 1,250 ft
Tools and maps
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are in La Rioja?
174. That ranks 24th among Spain’s provinces, and 143 of them have fewer than 1,000 people.
What is the population of La Rioja?
327,286, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025: the 39th most populous province in Spain.
What is the highest point in La Rioja?
Cerro de San Lorenzo, at 7,451 ft (2,271 m), according to the IGN’s summit table.
What is the elevation of Logroño?
1,250 ft (381 m) above sea level, according to Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN).
What is the largest town in La Rioja after the capital?
Calahorra, with 25,367 people. Next is Arnedo, with 15,140.
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