Valladolid Province, Spain
Valladolid province, in Castile and León, is home to 528,841 people in 225 municipalities covering 3,131 sq mi. Its capital, Valladolid, sits at 2,277 ft (694 m), and its highest point is Campo Cuchillejo, at 3,054 ft (931 m).
- Population (2025)
- 528,841
- +0.5% since 2015
- Area
- 3,131 sq mi
- 28th largest of the 50 provinces
- Density
- 169 people/sq mi
- Spain: 251 people/sq mi
- Municipalities
- 225
- 186 with fewer than 1,000 people
- Highest point
- 3,054 ft
- Campo Cuchillejo
Map of Valladolid province by municipality
- Capital
- Elevation page (color shows elevation)
- Highest point and peaks
Population and municipalities
With 528,841 people on January 1, 2025, Valladolid province ranks 30th by population and 28th by area among Spain’s 50 provinces. Its population is about the same as in 2015. Density is 169 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.
The capital, Valladolid, has 302,614 residents, 57% of the province. Next come Laguna de Duero (22,965), Arroyo de la Encomienda (22,800), and Medina del Campo (20,215).
Of its 225 municipalities (the 13th most of any province), 186 have fewer than 1,000 people. The smallest by population is Aguasal, with 18, and the largest by area is Valladolid, at 76.2 sq mi.
| Municipality | Population | Area | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valladolid | 302,614 | 76.2 sq mi | 2,277 ft |
| Laguna de Duero | 22,965 | 11.3 sq mi | — |
| Arroyo de la Encomienda | 22,800 | 4.60 sq mi | — |
| Medina del Campo | 20,215 | 58.8 sq mi | — |
| Cistérniga | 9,489 | 12.3 sq mi | — |
| Tudela de Duero | 8,861 | 23.4 sq mi | — |
| Tordesillas | 8,773 | 54.7 sq mi | — |
| Íscar | 6,493 | 23.4 sq mi | — |
| Zaratán | 6,386 | 7.78 sq mi | — |
| Aldeamayor de San Martín | 6,290 | 20.7 sq mi | — |
Elevation
The capital, Valladolid, sits 2,277 ft (694 m) above sea level, the 10th highest of Spain’s 52 provincial capitals and autonomous cities.
According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Valladolid province is Campo Cuchillejo (an area the IGN lists as a paraje, not a peak), at 3,054 ft (931 m). It’s 38 mi from the capital in a straight line and 778 ft higher.
- Valladolid 2,277 ft
Castile and León
Tools and maps
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are in Valladolid province?
225. That ranks 13th among Spain’s provinces, and 186 of them have fewer than 1,000 people.
What is the population of Valladolid province?
528,841, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025: the 30th most populous province in Spain.
What is the highest point in Valladolid province?
Campo Cuchillejo, at 3,054 ft (931 m), according to the IGN’s summit table.
What is the elevation of Valladolid?
2,277 ft (694 m) above sea level, according to Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN).
What is the largest town in Valladolid province after the capital?
Laguna de Duero, with 22,965 people. Next is Arroyo de la Encomienda, with 22,800.
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