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Málaga Province, Spain

Málaga province, in Andalusia, is home to 1,791,092 people in 103 municipalities covering 2,822 sq mi. Its capital, Málaga, sits at 20 ft (6 m), and its highest point is Tejeda, at 6,788 ft (2,069 m).

Population (2025)
1,791,092
+10.0% since 2015
Area
2,822 sq mi
35th largest of the 50 provinces
Density
635 people/sq mi
Spain: 251 people/sq mi
Municipalities
103
29 with fewer than 1,000 people
Capital’s elevation
20 ft
Málaga
Highest point
6,788 ft
Tejeda

Map of Málaga province by municipality

Alfarnatejo Atajate Campillos Carratraca Algarrobo Jimera de Líbar Macharaviaya Málaga Alfarnate Alameda Alcaucín Algatocín Alhaurín de la Torre Alhaurín el Grande Almáchar Almargen Almogía Álora Alozaina Arriate Alpandeire Antequera Árchez Archidona Ardales Arenas Benadalid Benahavís Benalauría Benalmádena Benamargosa Benamocarra Benaoján Benarrabá El Borge El Burgo Canillas de Aceituno Canillas de Albaida Cañete la Real Cartajima Cártama Casabermeja Casarabonela Casares Coín Colmenar Comares Cómpeta Cortes de la Frontera Cuevas Bajas Cuevas del Becerro Cuevas de San Marcos Cútar Estepona Faraján Frigiliana Fuengirola Fuente de Piedra Gaucín Genalguacil Guaro Humilladero Igualeja Istán Iznate Jubrique Júzcar Manilva Marbella Mijas Moclinejo Mollina Monda Totalán Montejaque Nerja Ojén Valle de Abdalajís Vélez-Málaga Parauta Serrato Periana Pizarra Pujerra Rincón de la Victoria Riogordo Ronda Salares Sayalonga Sedella Sierra de Yeguas Teba Tolox Torrox Villanueva de Algaidas Villanueva del Rosario Villanueva del Trabuco Villanueva de Tapia Viñuela Yunquera Torremolinos Villanueva de la Concepción Montecorto Mijas · 1,362 ft Benalmádena · 787 ft Torremolinos · 217 ft Vélez-Málaga · 148 ft Marbella · 72 ft Málaga · 20 ft Fuengirola · 20 ft Estepona · 16 ft Rincón de la Victoria · 13 ft Tejeda · 6,788 ft
  • Capital
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  • Elevation page (color shows elevation)
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Population and municipalities

With 1,791,092 people on January 1, 2025, Málaga province ranks 6th by population and 35th by area among Spain’s 50 provinces. Since 2015 it has gained 162,119 people (10.0%). Density is 635 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.

The capital, Málaga, has 599,063 residents, 33% of the province. Next come Marbella (159,786), Mijas (95,104), and Vélez-Málaga (86,048).

Of its 103 municipalities (the 31st most of any province), 29 have fewer than 1,000 people. The smallest by population is Atajate, with 168, and the largest by area is Antequera, at 289 sq mi.

Largest municipalities by population (2025)
Municipality Population Area Elevation
Málaga 599,063 153 sq mi 20 ft
Marbella 159,786 45.2 sq mi 72 ft
Mijas 95,104 57.4 sq mi 1,362 ft
Vélez-Málaga 86,048 61.0 sq mi 148 ft
Fuengirola 85,211 3.98 sq mi 20 ft
Estepona 79,621 53.0 sq mi 16 ft
Benalmádena 78,338 10.4 sq mi 787 ft
Torremolinos 71,329 7.69 sq mi 217 ft
Rincón de la Victoria 52,454 10.9 sq mi 13 ft
Alhaurín de la Torre 45,066 31.9 sq mi —

Elevation

The capital, Málaga, sits 20 ft (6 m) above sea level, the 6th lowest of Spain’s 52 provincial capitals and autonomous cities.

According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Málaga province is Tejeda, at 6,788 ft (2,069 m), in the Sierra de Tejeda, on the border with Granada. It’s 24 mi from the capital in a straight line and 6,768 ft higher.

Besides the capital, 8 cities over 50,000 people have their own elevation page: Mijas (1,362 ft), Benalmádena (787 ft), Torremolinos (217 ft), Vélez-Málaga (148 ft), Marbella (72 ft), Fuengirola (20 ft), Estepona (16 ft), and Rincón de la Victoria (13 ft).

  1. Mijas 1,362 ft
  2. Benalmádena 787 ft
  3. Torremolinos 217 ft
  4. Vélez-Málaga 148 ft
  5. Marbella 72 ft
  6. Málaga 20 ft
  7. Fuengirola 20 ft
  8. Estepona 16 ft
  9. Rincón de la Victoria 13 ft

Andalusia

Málaga is one of the 8 provinces of Andalusia, along with Almería, Cádiz, Córdoba, Granada, Huelva, Jaén, and Seville. See Andalusia: its provinces, population and peaks.

Tools and maps

Map of Málaga province by municipality Every municipality’s boundary and population, ready to print or download. Blank map of Andalusia Blank, labeled or numbered, on Letter, A4 or A3. Provinces of Andalusia quiz Find each province on a blank map, no sign-up. Elevation of a point Tap anywhere in Málaga province and see its elevation.

Frequently asked questions

How many municipalities are in Málaga province?

103. That ranks 31st among Spain’s provinces, and 29 of them have fewer than 1,000 people.

What is the population of Málaga province?

1,791,092, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025: the 6th most populous province in Spain.

What is the highest point in Málaga province?

Tejeda, at 6,788 ft (2,069 m), according to the IGN’s summit table. It’s shared with Granada.

What is the elevation of Málaga?

20 ft (6 m) above sea level, according to Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN).

What is the largest town in Málaga province after the capital?

Marbella, with 159,786 people. Next is Mijas, with 95,104.

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