Córdoba Province
The Province of Córdoba (Provincia de Córdoba; also called Cordova in English) is a province of Spain, in the north-central part of the autonomous community of Andalusia. It is bordered by the Andalusian provinces of Málaga, Seville, Jaén, and Granada, the Extremaduran province of Badajoz and the province of Ciudad Real, which is part of the autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha. It has a population of 773,163 in an area of 13772.22 km2 across its 77 municipalities.
Córdoba Province
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- Province of Córdoba
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The Province of Córdoba (Provincia de Córdoba; also called Cordova in English) is a province of Spain, in the north-central part of the autonomous community of Andalusia. It is bordered by the Andalusian provinces of Málaga, Seville, Jaén, and Granada, the Extremaduran province of Badajoz and the province of Ciudad Real, which is part of the autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha. It has a population of 773,163 in an area of 13772.22 km2 across its 77 municipalities.
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Key facts
• Name — Province of Córdoba • Native Name — Provincia de Córdoba • Type — Province • Subdivision Type — Country • Subdivision Name — Spain • Subdivision Type1 — Autonomous community • Subdivision Name1 — Andalusia • Seat Type — Capital • Seat — Córdoba • Parts Type — Municipalities • Parts — 77 • Leader Title — President • Leader Name — Antonio Ruiz Cruz (PSOE) • Area Total Km2 — 13772.22 • Area Rank — 13th in Spain • Area Note — 2.7% of Spain • Custom Label Sec1 — Official language(s) • Custom Data Sec1 — Spanish • Population As Of — 2025 • Population Total — 773163 • Population Rank — 20th in Spain • Population Density Km2 — auto • Population Demonym — English: Cordovan Cordobés • Population Note — 1.6% of Spain • Custom Label Sec2 — Parliament • Custom Data Sec2 — Cortes Generales • Custom Label1 Sec2 — Congress seats • Custom Label2 Sec2 — Senate seats • Website — dipucordoba.es
History
History
A royal decree of 30 November 1833, created the Province of Córdoba (along with 48 other provinces), which was formed by joining the towns of the Kingdom of Córdoba and the following towns until then located in Badajoz: Belalcázar, Fuente la Lancha, Hinojosa del Duque, and Villanueva del Duque.
Geography
Geography
The province is mainly divided into three geographical areas: the Sierra Morena to the north, the Baetic Depression in the center and La Campiña in the south. The climate is continental Mediterranean with temperatures in the capital ranging from 9.2 °C in January and 27.2 °C in July and August, which often exceed 40 °C. Rainfall in the capital is recorded from 600 to 750 mm per year. It is concentrated from October to April. The Province of Córdoba ranks 11th in Spain in which the entire population is concentrated in the capital. On average, 31.96% of a Spanish province's population inhabits its capital. The province consists of 75 municipalities. They are further grouped into 8 "comarcas". Its population is 799,402 (2014), of whom more than 40% live in the capital, Córdoba, and its population density is 58.06/km 2. The Province of Córdoba contains 75 municipalities. The province has three natural parks: Sierra de Cardeña y Montoro Natural Park, Sierra de Hornachuelos Natural Park, and Sierras Subbéticas Natural Park. The University of Córdoba was founded in 1972. The province's capital city is a well-known tourist destination. The Mezquita of Cordoba was built using pillars of uneven heights. The city was declared a world heritage site in 1984.
Comarcas
Comarcas
• Alto Guadalquivir • Campiña de Baena • Campiña Sur • Subbética • Valle de los Pedroches • Valle del Guadiato • Valle Medio del Guadalquivir
Demographics
Demographics
As of 2025, the population is 773,163, of which 48.9% are male, and 51.1% are female. Minors make up 16.3% of the population, and seniors make up 21.6%.
Immigration
Immigration
As of 2025, immigrants make up 5.4% of the population. The 5 largest foreign countries of birth are Morocco, Colombia, Romania, Venezuela, and Honduras.
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