Teruel Province, Spain
Teruel province, in Aragon, is home to 136,197 people in 236 municipalities covering 5,725 sq mi. Its capital, Teruel, sits at 3,005 ft (916 m), and its highest point is Peñarroya, at 6,621 ft (2,018 m).
- Population (2025)
- 136,197
- −2.0% since 2015
- Area
- 5,725 sq mi
- 10th largest of the 50 provinces
- Density
- 24 people/sq mi
- Spain: 251 people/sq mi
- Municipalities
- 236
- 219 with fewer than 1,000 people
- Highest point
- 6,621 ft
- Peñarroya
Map of Teruel province by municipality
- Capital
- Elevation page (color shows elevation)
- Highest point and peaks
Population and municipalities
With 136,197 people on January 1, 2025, Teruel province ranks 49th by population and 10th by area among Spain’s 50 provinces. Since 2015 it has lost 2,735 people (2.0%). Density is 24 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.
The capital, Teruel, has 36,655 residents, 27% of the province. Next come Alcañiz (16,505), Andorra (7,223), and Calamocha (4,655).
Of its 236 municipalities (the 11th most of any province), 219 have fewer than 1,000 people. The smallest by population is Almohaja, with 10, and the largest by area is Alcañiz, at 182 sq mi.
| Municipality | Population | Area | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teruel | 36,655 | 170 sq mi | 3,005 ft |
| Alcañiz | 16,505 | 182 sq mi | — |
| Andorra | 7,223 | 54.6 sq mi | — |
| Calamocha | 4,655 | 122 sq mi | — |
| Calanda | 3,745 | 43.3 sq mi | — |
| Alcorisa | 3,243 | 46.8 sq mi | — |
| Utrillas | 3,069 | 15.4 sq mi | — |
| Cella | 2,702 | 48.1 sq mi | — |
| Monreal del Campo | 2,578 | 34.4 sq mi | — |
| Valderrobres | 2,555 | 47.9 sq mi | — |
Elevation
The capital, Teruel, sits 3,005 ft (916 m) above sea level, the 5th highest of Spain’s 52 provincial capitals and autonomous cities.
According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Teruel province is Peñarroya, at 6,621 ft (2,018 m), in the Sierra de Gúdar. It’s 24 mi from the capital in a straight line and 3,615 ft higher.
Peak with a page in Teruel province or on its border: Alto de las Barracas (6,024 ft).
- Alto de las Barracas 6,024 ft
- Teruel 3,005 ft
Aragon
Teruel is one of the 3 provinces of Aragon, along with Huesca and Zaragoza. See Aragon: its provinces, population and peaks.
Tools and maps
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are in Teruel province?
236. That ranks 11th among Spain’s provinces, and 219 of them have fewer than 1,000 people.
What is the population of Teruel province?
136,197, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025: the 49th most populous province in Spain.
What is the highest point in Teruel province?
Peñarroya, at 6,621 ft (2,018 m), according to the IGN’s summit table.
What is the elevation of Teruel?
3,005 ft (916 m) above sea level, according to Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN).
What is the largest town in Teruel province after the capital?
Alcañiz, with 16,505 people. Next is Andorra, with 7,223.
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