Segovia Province, Spain
Segovia province, in Castile and León, is home to 158,470 people in 209 municipalities covering 2,673 sq mi. Its capital, Segovia, sits at 3,291 ft (1,003 m), and its highest point is Peñalara, at 7,966 ft (2,428 m).
- Population (2025)
- 158,470
- +0.6% since 2015
- Area
- 2,673 sq mi
- 37th largest of the 50 provinces
- Density
- 59 people/sq mi
- Spain: 251 people/sq mi
- Municipalities
- 209
- 184 with fewer than 1,000 people
Map of Segovia province by municipality
- Capital
- Elevation page (color shows elevation)
- Highest point and peaks
Population and municipalities
With 158,470 people on January 1, 2025, Segovia province ranks 48th by population and 37th by area among Spain’s 50 provinces. Since 2015 it has gained 900 people (0.6%). Density is 59 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.
The capital, Segovia, has 52,375 residents, 33% of the province. Next come El Espinar (10,409), Cuéllar (9,527), and Palazuelos de Eresma (6,107).
Of its 209 municipalities (the 17th most of any province), 184 have fewer than 1,000 people. The smallest by population is Aldealcorvo, with 15, and the largest by area is Cuéllar, at 106 sq mi.
| Municipality | Population | Area | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Segovia | 52,375 | 63.2 sq mi | 3,291 ft |
| El Espinar | 10,409 | 79.2 sq mi | — |
| Cuéllar | 9,527 | 106 sq mi | — |
| Palazuelos de Eresma | 6,107 | 14.2 sq mi | — |
| Real Sitio de San Ildefonso | 5,217 | 55.9 sq mi | — |
| La Lastrilla | 4,781 | 3.64 sq mi | — |
| Cantalejo | 3,619 | 30.7 sq mi | — |
| San Cristóbal de Segovia | 3,161 | 2.45 sq mi | — |
| Nava de la Asunción | 2,806 | 32.1 sq mi | — |
| Carbonero el Mayor | 2,463 | 25.6 sq mi | — |
Elevation
The capital, Segovia, sits 3,291 ft (1,003 m) above sea level, the 3rd highest of Spain’s 52 provincial capitals and autonomous cities.
According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Segovia province is Peñalara, at 7,966 ft (2,428 m), in the Sierra de Guadarrama, on the border with Madrid. It’s 11 mi from the capital in a straight line and 4,675 ft higher.
Peaks with a page in Segovia province or on its border: Peñalara (7,966 ft), Pico del Lobo (7,454 ft), and Peña Cebollera (6,978 ft).
- Peñalara 7,966 ft
- Pico del Lobo 7,454 ft
- Peña Cebollera 6,978 ft
- Segovia 3,291 ft
Castile and León
Segovia is one of the 9 provinces of Castile and León, along with Ávila, Burgos, León, Palencia, Salamanca, Soria, Valladolid, and Zamora. See Castile and León: its provinces, population and peaks.
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Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are in Segovia province?
209. That ranks 17th among Spain’s provinces, and 184 of them have fewer than 1,000 people.
What is the population of Segovia province?
158,470, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025: the 48th most populous province in Spain.
What is the highest point in Segovia province?
Peñalara, at 7,966 ft (2,428 m), according to the IGN’s summit table. It’s shared with Madrid.
What is the elevation of Segovia?
3,291 ft (1,003 m) above sea level, according to Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN).
What is the largest town in Segovia province after the capital?
El Espinar, with 10,409 people. Next is Cuéllar, with 9,527.
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