Teruel Province, Spain
Teruel province, in Aragon, is home to 136,197 people in 236 municipalities covering 14,827 km². Its capital, Teruel, sits at 916 m (3,005 ft), and its highest point is Peñarroya, at 2,018 m (6,621 ft).
By the All Map Tools Team
- Population (2025)
- 136,197
- −2.0% since 2015
- Area
- 14,827 km²
- 10th largest of the 50 provinces
- Density
- 9.2 people/km²
- Spain: 97 people/km²
- Municipalities
- 236
- 219 with fewer than 1,000 people
- Highest point
- 2,018 m
- 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 9.2 people/km², against a Spanish average of 97 people/km².
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 472 km².
| Municipality | Population | Area | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teruel | 36,655 | 440 km² | 916 m |
| Alcañiz | 16,505 | 472 km² | — |
| Andorra | 7,223 | 141 km² | — |
| Calamocha | 4,655 | 317 km² | — |
| Calanda | 3,745 | 112 km² | — |
| Alcorisa | 3,243 | 121 km² | — |
| Utrillas | 3,069 | 39.8 km² | — |
| Cella | 2,702 | 125 km² | — |
| Monreal del Campo | 2,578 | 89.1 km² | — |
| Valderrobres | 2,555 | 124 km² | — |
Elevation
The capital, Teruel, sits 916 m (3,005 ft) 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 2,018 m (6,621 ft), in the Sierra de Gúdar. It’s 38 km from the capital in a straight line and 1,102 m higher.
Peak with a page in Teruel province or on its border: Alto de las Barracas (1,836 m).
- Alto de las Barracas 1,836 m
- Teruel 916 m
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 2,018 m (6,621 ft), according to the IGN’s summit table.
What is the elevation of Teruel?
916 m (3,005 ft) 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).
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