Valencia Province, Spain
Valencia province, in the Valencian Community, is home to 2,758,633 people in 266 municipalities covering 4,175 sq mi. Its capital, Valencia, sits at 43 ft (13 m), and its highest point is Alto de las Barracas, at 6,024 ft (1,836 m).
- Population (2025)
- 2,758,633
- +8.5% since 2015
- Area
- 4,175 sq mi
- 20th largest of the 50 provinces
- Density
- 661 people/sq mi
- Spain: 251 people/sq mi
- Municipalities
- 266
- 81 with fewer than 1,000 people
Map of Valencia province by municipality
- Capital
- Municipality with an elevation page
- Elevation page (color shows elevation)
- Highest point and peaks
Population and municipalities
With 2,758,633 people on January 1, 2025, Valencia province ranks 3rd by population and 20th by area among Spain’s 50 provinces. Since 2015 it has gained 215,318 people (8.5%). Density is 661 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.
The capital, Valencia, has 840,792 residents, 30% of the province. Next come Torrent (90,928), Gandia (83,135), and Paterna (76,019).
Of its 266 municipalities (the 7th most of any province), 81 have fewer than 1,000 people. The smallest by population is Sempere, with 33, and the largest by area is Requena, at 314 sq mi.
| Municipality | Population | Area | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia | 840,792 | 53.8 sq mi | 43 ft |
| Torrent | 90,928 | 26.8 sq mi | 151 ft |
| Gandia | 83,135 | 23.6 sq mi | 69 ft |
| Paterna | 76,019 | 13.8 sq mi | 207 ft |
| Sagunto | 73,031 | 51.7 sq mi | 164 ft |
| Alzira | 48,236 | 42.7 sq mi | — |
| Mislata | 47,079 | 0.78 sq mi | — |
| Burjassot | 41,299 | 1.34 sq mi | — |
| Ontinyent | 37,012 | 48.4 sq mi | — |
| Aldaia | 34,630 | 6.20 sq mi | — |
Elevation
The capital, Valencia, sits 43 ft (13 m) above sea level, the 12th lowest of Spain’s 52 provincial capitals and autonomous cities.
According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Valencia province is Alto de las Barracas, at 6,024 ft (1,836 m), in the Sierra de Javalambre, on the border with Teruel. It’s 57 mi from the capital in a straight line and 5,981 ft higher.
Besides the capital, 4 cities over 50,000 people have their own elevation page: Paterna (207 ft), Sagunto (164 ft), Torrent (151 ft), and Gandia (69 ft).
Peak with a page in Valencia province or on its border: Alto de las Barracas (6,024 ft).
Valencian Community
Valencia is one of the 3 provinces of the Valencian Community, along with Alicante and Castellón. See Valencian Community: its provinces, population and peaks.
Tools and maps
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are in Valencia province?
266. That ranks 7th among Spain’s provinces, and 81 of them have fewer than 1,000 people.
What is the population of Valencia province?
2,758,633, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025: the 3rd most populous province in Spain.
What is the highest point in Valencia province?
Alto de las Barracas, at 6,024 ft (1,836 m), according to the IGN’s summit table. It’s shared with Teruel.
What is the elevation of Valencia?
43 ft (13 m) above sea level, according to Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN).
What is the largest town in Valencia province after the capital?
Torrent, with 90,928 people. Next is Gandia, with 83,135.
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