Ourense Province, Spain
Ourense province, in Galicia, is home to 305,573 people in 92 municipalities covering 2,809 sq mi. Its capital, Ourense, sits at 430 ft (131 m), and its highest point is Peña Trevinca, at 6,978 ft (2,127 m).
- Population (2025)
- 305,573
- −4.0% since 2015
- Area
- 2,809 sq mi
- 36th largest of the 50 provinces
- Density
- 109 people/sq mi
- Spain: 251 people/sq mi
- Municipalities
- 92
- 28 with fewer than 1,000 people
Map of Ourense province by municipality
- Capital
- Elevation page (color shows elevation)
- Highest point and peaks
Population and municipalities
With 305,573 people on January 1, 2025, Ourense province ranks 41st by population and 36th by area among Spain’s 50 provinces. Since 2015 it has lost 12,818 people (4.0%). Density is 109 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.
The capital, Ourense, has 105,769 residents, 35% of the province. Next come O Carballiño (14,249), Verín (13,956), and O Barco de Valdeorras (13,368).
Of its 92 municipalities (the 37th most of any province), 28 have fewer than 1,000 people. The smallest by population is A Teixeira, with 328, and the largest by area is A Veiga, at 112 sq mi.
| Municipality | Population | Area | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ourense | 105,769 | 32.7 sq mi | 430 ft |
| O Carballiño | 14,249 | 21.0 sq mi | — |
| Verín | 13,956 | 36.3 sq mi | — |
| O Barco de Valdeorras | 13,368 | 33.0 sq mi | — |
| Barbadás | 11,201 | 11.6 sq mi | — |
| Xinzo de Limia | 9,699 | 51.2 sq mi | — |
| O Pereiro de Aguiar | 6,794 | 23.5 sq mi | — |
| Allariz | 6,497 | 33.2 sq mi | — |
| San Cibrao das Viñas | 5,751 | 15.2 sq mi | — |
| Celanova | 5,723 | 26.0 sq mi | — |
Elevation
The capital, Ourense, sits 430 ft (131 m) above sea level, the 24th lowest of Spain’s 52 provincial capitals and autonomous cities.
According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Ourense province is Peña Trevinca, at 6,978 ft (2,127 m), in the Galician Massif, on the border with Zamora. It’s 55 mi from the capital in a straight line and 6,549 ft higher.
Peaks with a page in Ourense province or on its border: Peña Trevinca (6,978 ft) and Cabeza de Manzaneda (5,843 ft).
- Peña Trevinca 6,978 ft
- Cabeza de Manzaneda 5,843 ft
- Ourense 430 ft
Galicia
Ourense is one of the 4 provinces of Galicia, along with A Coruña, Lugo, and Pontevedra. See Galicia: its provinces, population and peaks.
Tools and maps
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are in Ourense province?
92. That ranks 37th among Spain’s provinces, and 28 of them have fewer than 1,000 people.
What is the population of Ourense province?
305,573, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025: the 41st most populous province in Spain.
What is the highest point in Ourense province?
Peña Trevinca, at 6,978 ft (2,127 m), according to the IGN’s summit table. It’s shared with Zamora.
What is the elevation of Ourense?
430 ft (131 m) above sea level, according to Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN).
What is the largest town in Ourense province after the capital?
O Carballiño, with 14,249 people. Next is Verín, with 13,956.
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