Navarre, Spain
Navarre, a single-province autonomous community, is home to 683,500 people in 272 municipalities covering 4,013 sq mi. Its capital, Pamplona, sits at 1,444 ft (440 m), and its highest point is Mesa de los Tres Reyes, at 8,025 ft (2,446 m).
- Population (2025)
- 683,500
- +6.7% since 2015
- Area
- 4,013 sq mi
- 23rd largest of the 50 provinces
- Density
- 170 people/sq mi
- Spain: 251 people/sq mi
- Municipalities
- 272
- 187 with fewer than 1,000 people
Map of Navarre by municipality
- Capital
- Elevation page (color shows elevation)
- Highest point and peaks
Population and municipalities
With 683,500 people on January 1, 2025, Navarre ranks 24th by population and 23rd by area among Spain’s 50 provinces. Since 2015 it has gained 43,024 people (6.7%). Density is 170 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.
The capital, Pamplona, has 209,094 residents, 31% of the region. Next come Tudela (38,903), Valle de Egüés/Eguesibar (22,825), and Burlada/Burlata (21,280).
Of its 272 municipalities (the 6th most of any province), 187 have fewer than 1,000 people. The smallest by population is Castillonuevo/Gazteluberri, with 14, and the largest by area is Baztan, at 143 sq mi.
| Municipality | Population | Area | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pamplona | 209,094 | 9.70 sq mi | 1,444 ft |
| Tudela | 38,903 | 83.0 sq mi | — |
| Valle de Egüés/Eguesibar | 22,825 | 20.6 sq mi | — |
| Burlada/Burlata | 21,280 | 0.81 sq mi | — |
| Barañáin/Barañain | 19,642 | 0.54 sq mi | — |
| Zizur Mayor/Zizur Nagusia | 16,510 | 1.95 sq mi | — |
| Estella-Lizarra | 14,317 | 5.97 sq mi | — |
| Aranguren | 13,216 | 15.7 sq mi | — |
| Berriozar | 11,361 | 1.05 sq mi | — |
| Tafalla | 10,854 | 37.9 sq mi | — |
Elevation
The capital, Pamplona, sits 1,444 ft (440 m) above sea level, the 22nd highest of Spain’s 52 provincial capitals and autonomous cities.
According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Navarre is Mesa de los Tres Reyes, at 8,025 ft (2,446 m), in the Pyrenees, on the border with Huesca, on the border with France. It’s 47 mi from the capital in a straight line and 6,581 ft higher.
Peaks with a page in Navarre or on its border: Mesa de los Tres Reyes (8,025 ft) and Peña Ezkaurre (6,709 ft).
- Mesa de los Tres Reyes 8,025 ft
- Peña Ezkaurre 6,709 ft
- Pamplona 1,444 ft
Tools and maps
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are in Navarre?
272. That ranks 6th among Spain’s provinces, and 187 of them have fewer than 1,000 people.
What is the population of Navarre?
683,500, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025: the 24th most populous province in Spain.
What is the highest point in Navarre?
Mesa de los Tres Reyes, at 8,025 ft (2,446 m), according to the IGN’s summit table. It’s shared with Huesca.
What is the elevation of Pamplona?
1,444 ft (440 m) above sea level, according to Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN).
What is the largest town in Navarre after the capital?
Tudela, with 38,903 people. Next is Valle de Egüés/Eguesibar, with 22,825.
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