Salamanca Province, Spain
Salamanca province, in Castile and León, is home to 328,779 people in 362 municipalities covering 4,768 sq mi. Its capital, Salamanca, sits at 2,612 ft (796 m), and its highest point is Canchal de la Ceja, at 7,963 ft (2,427 m).
- Population (2025)
- 328,779
- −3.1% since 2015
- Area
- 4,768 sq mi
- 16th largest of the 50 provinces
- Density
- 69 people/sq mi
- Spain: 251 people/sq mi
- Municipalities
- 362
- 333 with fewer than 1,000 people
- Highest point
- 7,963 ft
- Canchal de la Ceja
Map of Salamanca province by municipality
- Capital
- Elevation page (color shows elevation)
- Highest point and peaks
Population and municipalities
With 328,779 people on January 1, 2025, Salamanca province ranks 38th by population and 16th by area among Spain’s 50 provinces. Since 2015 it has lost 10,616 people (3.1%). Density is 69 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.
The capital, Salamanca, has 146,110 residents, 44% of the province. Next come Santa Marta de Tormes (14,976), Béjar (11,993), and Ciudad Rodrigo (11,750).
Of its 362 municipalities (the 2nd most of any province), 333 have fewer than 1,000 people. The smallest by population is Cilleros de la Bastida, with 21, and the largest by area is Ciudad Rodrigo, at 92.7 sq mi.
| Municipality | Population | Area | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salamanca | 146,110 | 15.3 sq mi | 2,612 ft |
| Santa Marta de Tormes | 14,976 | 3.85 sq mi | — |
| Béjar | 11,993 | 17.7 sq mi | — |
| Ciudad Rodrigo | 11,750 | 92.7 sq mi | — |
| Carbajosa de la Sagrada | 7,791 | 5.24 sq mi | — |
| Villamayor | 7,728 | 7.80 sq mi | — |
| Villares de la Reina | 6,784 | 8.35 sq mi | — |
| Peñaranda de Bracamonte | 6,162 | 8.86 sq mi | — |
| Guijuelo | 5,427 | 24.4 sq mi | — |
| Alba de Tormes | 5,099 | 17.9 sq mi | — |
Elevation
The capital, Salamanca, sits 2,612 ft (796 m) above sea level, the 8th highest of Spain’s 52 provincial capitals and autonomous cities.
According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Salamanca province is Canchal de la Ceja, at 7,963 ft (2,427 m), in the Cuerda del Calvitero, on the border with Ávila. It’s 46 mi from the capital in a straight line and 5,351 ft higher.
Peak with a page in Salamanca province or on its border: El Torreón (7,871 ft).
- El Torreón 7,871 ft
- Salamanca 2,612 ft
Castile and León
Salamanca is one of the 9 provinces of Castile and León, along with Ávila, Burgos, León, Palencia, 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 Salamanca province?
362. That ranks 2nd among Spain’s provinces, and 333 of them have fewer than 1,000 people.
What is the population of Salamanca province?
328,779, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025: the 38th most populous province in Spain.
What is the highest point in Salamanca province?
Canchal de la Ceja, at 7,963 ft (2,427 m), according to the IGN’s summit table. It’s shared with Ávila.
What is the elevation of Salamanca?
2,612 ft (796 m) above sea level, according to Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN).
What is the largest town in Salamanca province after the capital?
Santa Marta de Tormes, with 14,976 people. Next is Béjar, with 11,993.
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