Castile and León, Spain
Castile and León is home to 2,398,500 people in 9 provinces and 2,248 municipalities covering 94,218 km². It’s Spain’s 6th most populous autonomous community and the largest. Its highest point is Torre Cerredo, at 2,649 m (8,691 ft).
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- Population (2025)
- 2,398,500
- −3.0% since 2015
- Area
- 94,218 km²
- largest region
- Provinces and municipalities
- 9 · 2,248
- Ávila, Burgos, León, Palencia, Salamanca, Segovia, Soria, Valladolid, and Zamora
- Density
- 25 people/km²
- Spain: 97 people/km²
Map of Castile and León by province
| Province | Population | Area | Municipalities | Capital | Highest point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valladolid | 528,841 | 8,111 km² | 225 | Valladolid · 694 m | Campo Cuchillejo · 931 m |
| León | 446,771 | 15,578 km² | 211 | León · 830 m | Torre Cerredo · 2,649 m |
| Burgos | 361,556 | 14,289 km² | 371 | Burgos · 854 m | San Millán · 2,130 m |
| Salamanca | 328,779 | 12,348 km² | 362 | Salamanca · 796 m | Canchal de la Ceja · 2,427 m |
| Zamora | 165,275 | 10,561 km² | 248 | Zamora · 656 m | Peña Trevinca · 2,127 m |
| Ávila | 159,887 | 8,049 km² | 248 | Ávila · 1,125 m | Almanzor · 2,591 m |
| Palencia | 158,687 | 8,052 km² | 191 | Palencia · 737 m | Monte Infierno · 2,537 m |
| Segovia | 158,470 | 6,923 km² | 209 | Segovia · 1,003 m | Peñalara · 2,428 m |
| Soria | 90,234 | 10,307 km² | 183 | Soria · 1,056 m | Moncayo · 2,314 m |
Population
Castile and León had 2,398,500 residents on January 1, 2025, 3.0% fewer than in 2015 (2,472,052). Density is 25 people/km², against a Spanish average of 97 people/km².
The most populous province is Valladolid, with 528,841 people, and the least, Soria, with 90,234. The largest municipality is Valladolid, with 302,614.
By area, the largest province is León, at 15,578 km², and the smallest, Segovia, at 6,923 km². Burgos has the most municipalities (371) and Soria the fewest (183). On average, a municipality in Castile and León has 1,067 residents, against 6,040 across Spain.
Elevation
Of its 9 provincial capitals, the highest is Ávila, at 1,125 m, and the lowest is Zamora, at 656 m: a difference of 469 m.
According to the IGN’s summit table, the highest point in Castile and León is Torre Cerredo, at 2,649 m (8,691 ft), in León province, on the border with Asturias. Other peaks with a page in Castile and León or on its border: Torre Blanca (2,617 m), Almanzor (2,591 m), Peñalara (2,428 m), El Torreón (2,399 m), Moncayo (2,314 m), Pico del Lobo (2,272 m), Urbión (2,228 m), Teleno (2,183 m), Peña Cebollera (2,127 m), and Peña Trevinca (2,127 m).
Castile and León has 16 cities with an elevation page: the provincial capitals and every municipality with more than 50,000 people, in the list below, and 6 towns of 20,000 to 50,000, each on its province’s page.
Cities in Castile and León with an elevation page
- Ávila 1,125 m
- Soria 1,056 m
- Segovia 1,003 m
- Burgos 854 m
- León 830 m
- Salamanca 796 m
- Palencia 737 m
- Valladolid 694 m
- Zamora 656 m
- Ponferrada 543 m
Plus 6 towns of 20,000 to 50,000 people, on their province’s page: Valladolid (3), Burgos (2) and León (1).
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Frequently asked questions
How many provinces does Castile and León have?
9: Ávila, Burgos, León, Palencia, Salamanca, Segovia, Soria, Valladolid, and Zamora.
What is the population of Castile and León?
2,398,500, according to the INE’s municipal register on January 1, 2025. It’s Spain’s 6th most populous region.
What is the highest point in Castile and León?
Torre Cerredo, at 2,649 m (8,691 ft), in León province, according to the IGN’s summit table.
Which provincial capital in Castile and León is the highest?
Ávila, at 1,125 m (3,691 ft). The lowest is Zamora, at 656 m (2,152 ft).
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, boundaries, elevations and highest points: Spain’s National Geographic Institute, IGN (CC BY 4.0 ign.es).
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