Lleida Province, Spain
Lleida province, in Catalonia, is home to 456,106 people in 231 municipalities covering 4,696 sq mi. Its capital, Lleida, sits at 492 ft (150 m), and its highest point is Pica d'Estats, at 10,312 ft (3,143 m).
- Population (2025)
- 456,106
- +4.6% since 2015
- Area
- 4,696 sq mi
- 18th largest of the 50 provinces
- Density
- 97 people/sq mi
- Spain: 251 people/sq mi
- Municipalities
- 231
- 164 with fewer than 1,000 people
Map of Lleida province by municipality
- Capital
- Elevation page (color shows elevation)
- Highest point and peaks
Population and municipalities
With 456,106 people on January 1, 2025, Lleida province ranks 32nd by population and 18th by area among Spain’s 50 provinces. Since 2015 it has gained 20,077 people (4.6%). Density is 97 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.
The capital, Lleida, has 146,266 residents, 32% of the province. Next come Tàrrega (19,057), Balaguer (17,729), and Mollerussa (15,763).
Of its 231 municipalities (the 12th most of any province), 164 have fewer than 1,000 people. The smallest by population is Cava, with 38, and the largest by area is Tremp, at 117 sq mi.
| Municipality | Population | Area | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lleida | 146,266 | 81.9 sq mi | 492 ft |
| Tàrrega | 19,057 | 34.0 sq mi | — |
| Balaguer | 17,729 | 22.1 sq mi | — |
| Mollerussa | 15,763 | 2.70 sq mi | — |
| la Seu d'Urgell | 13,009 | 5.86 sq mi | — |
| Alcarràs | 10,256 | 44.3 sq mi | — |
| Solsona | 9,717 | 6.84 sq mi | — |
| Cervera | 9,603 | 21.3 sq mi | — |
| Guissona | 7,774 | 7.02 sq mi | — |
| Almacelles | 7,018 | 18.9 sq mi | — |
Elevation
The capital, Lleida, sits 492 ft (150 m) above sea level, the 25th lowest of Spain’s 52 provincial capitals and autonomous cities.
According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Lleida province is Pica d'Estats, at 10,312 ft (3,143 m), in the Pyrenees, on the border with France. It’s 83 mi from the capital in a straight line and 9,820 ft higher.
Peak with a page in Lleida province or on its border: Pica d'Estats (10,312 ft).
- Pica d'Estats 10,312 ft
- Lleida 492 ft
Catalonia
Lleida is one of the 4 provinces of Catalonia, along with Barcelona, Girona, and Tarragona. See Catalonia: its provinces, population and peaks.
Tools and maps
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are in Lleida province?
231. That ranks 12th among Spain’s provinces, and 164 of them have fewer than 1,000 people.
What is the population of Lleida province?
456,106, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025: the 32nd most populous province in Spain.
What is the highest point in Lleida province?
Pica d'Estats, at 10,312 ft (3,143 m), according to the IGN’s summit table.
What is the elevation of Lleida?
492 ft (150 m) above sea level, according to Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN).
What is the largest town in Lleida province after the capital?
Tàrrega, with 19,057 people. Next is Balaguer, with 17,729.
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