Lugo Province, Spain
Lugo province, in Galicia, is home to 325,759 people in 67 municipalities covering 3,806 sq mi. Its capital, Lugo, sits at 1,509 ft (460 m), and its highest point is Pico del Mostallar, at 6,348 ft (1,935 m).
- Population (2025)
- 325,759
- −4.0% since 2015
- Area
- 3,806 sq mi
- 26th largest of the 50 provinces
- Density
- 86 people/sq mi
- Spain: 251 people/sq mi
- Municipalities
- 67
- 10 with fewer than 1,000 people
- Highest point
- 6,348 ft
- Pico del Mostallar
Map of Lugo province by municipality
- Capital
- Elevation page (color shows elevation)
- Highest point and peaks
Population and municipalities
With 325,759 people on January 1, 2025, Lugo province ranks 40th by population and 26th by area among Spain’s 50 provinces. Since 2015 it has lost 13,627 people (4.0%). Density is 86 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.
The capital, Lugo, has 100,143 residents, 31% of the province. Next come Monforte de Lemos (18,933), Viveiro (15,120), and Vilalba (13,852).
Of its 67 municipalities (the 43rd most of any province), 10 have fewer than 1,000 people. The smallest by population is Negueira de Muñiz, with 236, and the largest by area is A Fonsagrada, at 169 sq mi.
| Municipality | Population | Area | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lugo | 100,143 | 127 sq mi | 1,509 ft |
| Monforte de Lemos | 18,933 | 77.1 sq mi | — |
| Viveiro | 15,120 | 42.2 sq mi | — |
| Vilalba | 13,852 | 147 sq mi | — |
| Sarria | 13,726 | 71.3 sq mi | — |
| Foz | 10,329 | 38.7 sq mi | — |
| Ribadeo | 10,022 | 42.1 sq mi | — |
| Burela | 9,630 | 3.00 sq mi | — |
| Chantada | 8,171 | 68.2 sq mi | — |
| Outeiro de Rei | 5,420 | 51.8 sq mi | — |
Elevation
The capital, Lugo, sits 1,509 ft (460 m) above sea level, the 21st highest of Spain’s 52 provincial capitals and autonomous cities.
According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Lugo province is Pico del Mostallar, at 6,348 ft (1,935 m), in the Sierra de Ancares, on the border with León. It’s 38 mi from the capital in a straight line and 4,839 ft higher.
- Lugo 1,509 ft
Galicia
Lugo is one of the 4 provinces of Galicia, along with A Coruña, Ourense, and Pontevedra. See Galicia: its provinces, population and peaks.
Tools and maps
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are in Lugo province?
67. That ranks 43rd among Spain’s provinces, and 10 of them have fewer than 1,000 people.
What is the population of Lugo province?
325,759, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025: the 40th most populous province in Spain.
What is the highest point in Lugo province?
Pico del Mostallar, at 6,348 ft (1,935 m), according to the IGN’s summit table. It’s shared with León.
What is the elevation of Lugo?
1,509 ft (460 m) above sea level, according to Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN).
What is the largest town in Lugo province after the capital?
Monforte de Lemos, with 18,933 people. Next is Viveiro, with 15,120.
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