Palencia Province, Spain
Palencia province, in Castile and León, is home to 158,687 people in 191 municipalities covering 3,109 sq mi. Its capital, Palencia, sits at 2,418 ft (737 m), and its highest point is Monte Infierno, at 8,323 ft (2,537 m).
- Population (2025)
- 158,687
- −4.4% since 2015
- Area
- 3,109 sq mi
- 29th largest of the 50 provinces
- Density
- 51 people/sq mi
- Spain: 251 people/sq mi
- Municipalities
- 191
- 172 with fewer than 1,000 people
- Highest point
- 8,323 ft
- Monte Infierno
Map of Palencia province by municipality
- Capital
- Elevation page (color shows elevation)
- Highest point and peaks
Population and municipalities
With 158,687 people on January 1, 2025, Palencia province ranks 47th by population and 29th by area among Spain’s 50 provinces. Since 2015 it has lost 7,348 people (4.4%). Density is 51 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.
The capital, Palencia, has 77,466 residents, 49% of the province. Next come Aguilar de Campoo (6,916), Villamuriel de Cerrato (6,501), and Venta de Baños (6,372).
Of its 191 municipalities (the 20th most of any province), 172 have fewer than 1,000 people. The smallest by population is Boada de Campos, with 17, and the largest by area is Cervera de Pisuerga, at 126 sq mi.
| Municipality | Population | Area | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palencia | 77,466 | 36.8 sq mi | 2,418 ft |
| Aguilar de Campoo | 6,916 | 90.9 sq mi | — |
| Villamuriel de Cerrato | 6,501 | 15.3 sq mi | — |
| Venta de Baños | 6,372 | 5.50 sq mi | — |
| Guardo | 5,502 | 24.3 sq mi | — |
| Saldaña | 2,844 | 50.9 sq mi | — |
| Grijota | 2,839 | 11.0 sq mi | — |
| Dueñas | 2,605 | 48.0 sq mi | — |
| Cervera de Pisuerga | 2,272 | 126 sq mi | — |
| Carrión de los Condes | 1,997 | 24.5 sq mi | — |
Elevation
The capital, Palencia, sits 2,418 ft (737 m) above sea level, the 9th highest of Spain’s 52 provincial capitals and autonomous cities.
According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Palencia province is Monte Infierno, at 8,323 ft (2,537 m), in the Cantabrian Mountains, on the border with Cantabria. It’s 71 mi from the capital in a straight line and 5,906 ft higher.
- Palencia 2,418 ft
Castile and León
Palencia is one of the 9 provinces of Castile and León, along with Ávila, Burgos, León, Salamanca, Segovia, Soria, Valladolid, and Zamora. See Castile and León: its provinces, population and peaks.
Tools and maps
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are in Palencia province?
191. That ranks 20th among Spain’s provinces, and 172 of them have fewer than 1,000 people.
What is the population of Palencia province?
158,687, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025: the 47th most populous province in Spain.
What is the highest point in Palencia province?
Monte Infierno, at 8,323 ft (2,537 m), according to the IGN’s summit table. It’s shared with Cantabria.
What is the elevation of Palencia?
2,418 ft (737 m) above sea level, according to Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN).
What is the largest town in Palencia province after the capital?
Aguilar de Campoo, with 6,916 people. Next is Villamuriel de Cerrato, with 6,501.
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