Seville Province, Spain
Seville province, in Andalusia, is home to 1,976,624 people in 106 municipalities covering 5,419 sq mi. Its capital, Seville, sits at 26 ft (8 m), and its highest point is Terril, at 3,701 ft (1,128 m).
- Population (2025)
- 1,976,624
- +1.8% since 2015
- Area
- 5,419 sq mi
- 12th largest of the 50 provinces
- Density
- 365 people/sq mi
- Spain: 251 people/sq mi
- Municipalities
- 106
- 6 with fewer than 1,000 people
- Highest point
- 3,701 ft
- Terril
Map of Seville province by municipality
- Capital
- Municipality with an elevation page
- Elevation page (color shows elevation)
- Highest point and peaks
Population and municipalities
With 1,976,624 people on January 1, 2025, Seville province ranks 5th by population and 12th by area among Spain’s 50 provinces. Since 2015 it has gained 35,144 people (1.8%). Density is 365 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.
The capital, Seville, has 689,423 residents, 35% of the province. Next come Dos Hermanas (142,519), Alcalá de Guadaíra (77,474), and Utrera (52,403).
Of its 106 municipalities (the 30th most of any province), 6 have fewer than 1,000 people. The smallest by population is El Madroño, with 286, and the largest by area is Écija, at 378 sq mi.
| Municipality | Population | Area | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seville | 689,423 | 54.8 sq mi | 26 ft |
| Dos Hermanas | 142,519 | 61.7 sq mi | 135 ft |
| Alcalá de Guadaíra | 77,474 | 110 sq mi | 105 ft |
| Utrera | 52,403 | 251 sq mi | 148 ft |
| Mairena del Aljarafe | 48,017 | 6.76 sq mi | — |
| La Rinconada | 40,724 | 53.5 sq mi | — |
| Écija | 39,659 | 378 sq mi | — |
| Los Palacios y Villafranca | 38,761 | 42.3 sq mi | — |
| Coria del Río | 31,278 | 24.2 sq mi | — |
| Carmona | 30,240 | 356 sq mi | — |
Elevation
The capital, Seville, sits 26 ft (8 m) above sea level, the 9th lowest of Spain’s 52 provincial capitals and autonomous cities.
According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Seville province is Terril, at 3,701 ft (1,128 m), in the Sierra del Tablón. It’s 53 mi from the capital in a straight line and 3,675 ft higher.
Besides the capital, 3 cities over 50,000 people have their own elevation page: Utrera (148 ft), Dos Hermanas (135 ft), and Alcalá de Guadaíra (105 ft).
- Utrera 148 ft
- Dos Hermanas 135 ft
- Alcalá de Guadaíra 105 ft
- Seville 26 ft
Andalusia
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Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are in Seville province?
106. That ranks 30th among Spain’s provinces, and 6 of them have fewer than 1,000 people.
What is the population of Seville province?
1,976,624, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025: the 5th most populous province in Spain.
What is the highest point in Seville province?
Terril, at 3,701 ft (1,128 m), according to the IGN’s summit table.
What is the elevation of Seville?
26 ft (8 m) above sea level, according to Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN).
What is the largest town in Seville province after the capital?
Dos Hermanas, with 142,519 people. Next is Alcalá de Guadaíra, with 77,474.
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