Zaragoza Province, Spain
Zaragoza province, in Aragon, is home to 991,991 people in 293 municipalities covering 6,670 sq mi. Its capital, Zaragoza, sits at 689 ft (210 m), and its highest point is Moncayo, at 7,592 ft (2,314 m).
- Population (2025)
- 991,991
- +3.8% since 2015
- Area
- 6,670 sq mi
- 4th largest of the 50 provinces
- Density
- 149 people/sq mi
- Spain: 251 people/sq mi
- Municipalities
- 293
- 236 with fewer than 1,000 people
Map of Zaragoza province by municipality
- Capital
- Elevation page (color shows elevation)
- Highest point and peaks
Population and municipalities
With 991,991 people on January 1, 2025, Zaragoza province ranks 15th by population and 4th by area among Spain’s 50 provinces. Since 2015 it has gained 35,985 people (3.8%). Density is 149 people/sq mi, against a Spanish average of 251 people/sq mi.
The capital, Zaragoza, has 693,091 residents, 70% of the province. Next come Calatayud (20,158), Utebo (19,116), and Ejea de los Caballeros (17,129).
Of its 293 municipalities (the 4th most of any province), 236 have fewer than 1,000 people. The smallest by population is Pozuel de Ariza, with 15, and the largest by area is Zaragoza, at 376 sq mi.
| Municipality | Population | Area | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaragoza | 693,091 | 376 sq mi | 689 ft |
| Calatayud | 20,158 | 59.9 sq mi | — |
| Utebo | 19,116 | 6.84 sq mi | — |
| Ejea de los Caballeros | 17,129 | 237 sq mi | — |
| Cuarte de Huerva | 15,408 | 3.40 sq mi | — |
| Tarazona | 10,873 | 94.2 sq mi | — |
| Caspe | 10,365 | 194 sq mi | — |
| Zuera | 8,766 | 128 sq mi | — |
| La Almunia de Doña Godina | 8,080 | 21.9 sq mi | — |
| Alagón | 7,532 | 9.34 sq mi | — |
Elevation
The capital, Zaragoza, sits 689 ft (210 m) above sea level, the 26th highest of Spain’s 52 provincial capitals and autonomous cities.
According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Zaragoza province is Moncayo, at 7,592 ft (2,314 m), in the Sierra del Moncayo, on the border with Soria. It’s 50 mi from the capital in a straight line and 6,903 ft higher.
Peak with a page in Zaragoza province or on its border: Moncayo (7,592 ft).
Aragon
Zaragoza is one of the 3 provinces of Aragon, along with Huesca and Teruel. See Aragon: its provinces, population and peaks.
Tools and maps
Frequently asked questions
How many municipalities are in Zaragoza province?
293. That ranks 4th among Spain’s provinces, and 236 of them have fewer than 1,000 people.
What is the population of Zaragoza province?
991,991, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025: the 15th most populous province in Spain.
What is the highest point in Zaragoza province?
Moncayo, at 7,592 ft (2,314 m), according to the IGN’s summit table. It’s shared with Soria.
What is the elevation of Zaragoza?
689 ft (210 m) above sea level, according to Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN).
What is the largest town in Zaragoza province after the capital?
Calatayud, with 20,158 people. Next is Utebo, with 19,116.
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