Tarragona Province, Spain
Tarragona province, in Catalonia, is home to 874,808 people in 184 municipalities covering 2,435 sq mi. Its capital, Tarragona, sits at 164 ft (50 m), and its highest point is Caro, at 4,728 ft (1,441 m).
- Population (2025)
- 874,808
- +10% since 2015
- Area
- 2,435 sq mi
- 39th largest of the 50 provinces
- Density
- 359 people/sq mi
- Spain: 251 people/sq mi
- Municipalities
- 184
- 98 with fewer than 1,000 people
- Highest point
- 4,728 ft
- Caro
Map of Tarragona province by municipality
- Capital
- Municipality with an elevation page
- Elevation page (color shows elevation)
- Highest point and peaks
Population and municipalities
With 874,808 people on January 1, 2025, Tarragona province ranks 18th by population and 39th by area among Spain’s 50 provinces. Since 2015 it has gained 79,707 people (10%). Density is 359 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.
The capital, Tarragona, has 143,649 residents, 16% of the province. Next come Reus (111,601), El Vendrell (41,133), and Cambrils (37,042).
Of its 184 municipalities (the 21st most of any province), 98 have fewer than 1,000 people. The smallest by population is La Febró, with 35, and the largest by area is Tortosa, at 84.6 sq mi.
| Municipality | Population | Area | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarragona | 143,649 | 22.7 sq mi | 164 ft |
| Reus | 111,601 | 20.4 sq mi | 394 ft |
| El Vendrell | 41,133 | 14.3 sq mi | — |
| Cambrils | 37,042 | 13.6 sq mi | — |
| Tortosa | 35,997 | 84.6 sq mi | — |
| Calafell | 32,624 | 7.85 sq mi | — |
| Salou | 31,491 | 5.84 sq mi | — |
| Valls | 25,518 | 21.5 sq mi | — |
| Vila-seca | 23,917 | 8.38 sq mi | — |
| Amposta | 23,080 | 53.5 sq mi | — |
Elevation
The capital, Tarragona, sits 164 ft (50 m) above sea level, the 21st lowest of Spain’s 52 provincial capitals and autonomous cities.
According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Tarragona province is Caro, at 4,728 ft (1,441 m), in the Puertos de Beceite. It’s 52 mi from the capital in a straight line and 4,564 ft higher.
Besides the capital, one city over 50,000 people has its own elevation page: Reus (394 ft).
Catalonia
Tarragona is one of the 4 provinces of Catalonia, along with Barcelona, Girona, and Lleida. See Catalonia: its provinces, population and peaks.
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Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are in Tarragona province?
184. That ranks 21st among Spain’s provinces, and 98 of them have fewer than 1,000 people.
What is the population of Tarragona province?
874,808, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025: the 18th most populous province in Spain.
What is the highest point in Tarragona province?
Caro, at 4,728 ft (1,441 m), according to the IGN’s summit table.
What is the elevation of Tarragona?
164 ft (50 m) above sea level, according to Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN).
What is the largest town in Tarragona province after the capital?
Reus, with 111,601 people. Next is El Vendrell, with 41,133.
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