Map of Spain

Occupying most of the Iberian Peninsula’s land area (approximately 85%), Spain is the third-largest country in Europe and 45% is covered by the Meseta Plateau.

As observed on the physical map of Spain, the terrain of the land is highly undulating. That plateau is rarely flat, and is in reality a mostly hilly highland area divided by the Cordillera Central (mountains), and then ringed by additional mountain ranges, north, east and south. In the west the Meseta slopes gently down into neighboring Portugal.

Significant mountains in Spain include the limestone Cordillera Cantabrica and rugged Sistema Iberico (north); massive Pyrenees (northeast) where many peaks exceed 3,000 meters; the deeply eroded and rocky Sierra de Cuenca(east), and the lower Montes de Toledo and Serrania de Cuenca (south-central).

In the far south the mountains of the Cordillera Betica and Sierra Nevada dominate the landscape. Mainland Spain’s highest point (Mulhacen at 3,481 meters) stands in the Sierra Nevada. It has been marked on the map by a yellow triangle.

Significant lowlands include the fertile Andalusian Plain in the southwest, and the Ebro River Basin in the northeast. In addition, much of Spain is fronted by a low and narrow coastal plain, one that separates the mountains from the sea.

Those deeply indented coastal areas include countless bays and coves, and most have sandy beaches. In the far northwest, along the Bay of Biscay, rugged cliffs front the coastline.

In the far south, the Strait of Gibraltar separates Spain and Europe from Morocco (Africa), and here, the two continents are only 13 km (8 miles) apart.

The country is drained by an estimated 1,500 rivers (mostly small). The longest and most significant rivers include the Douro (Duero), Ebro, Jucar, Tagus (Tejo), Guadiana and Guadalquivir.

Spain overview:
Flag:Spain Flag
Legal Name:Kingdom of Spain
Capital Value:Madrid
Demonym(s):
  • Spaniard
  • Spanish
Government:Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Legislature:Cortes Generales
Total Area:505,370 km²
Land Area:498,980 km²
Water Area:6,390 km²
Population:47,076,781
Density:94/km (243.5/sq mi) (120th)
GDP:$1.39 Trillion
GDP Per Capita:$29,613.67
Currency Value:Euros (EUR)
Driving side:right
Calling code:+34
Internet TLD:.es

Discover the beauty of Spain with this detailed map of the country. From the bustling cities of Madrid and Barcelona, to the stunning beaches of the Costa Brava, you can find it all on this map. See the major roads, rivers, lakes, and islands that make up this incredible country. With a reference map, satellite imagery, a physical map, and an administrative map of Spain, you can explore every corner of the country.

Online Interactive Political Map

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Source: Basemap layers from Open Street Map (OSM), Arcgisonline, Wmflabs… Boundary Data from Database of Global Administrative Areas.

Spain (officially, the Kingdom of Spain) is divided into 17 autonomous communities (comunidades autonomas, sing. comunidad autonoma) and 2 autonomous cities (ciudades autonomas, sing. ciudad autonoma). The autonomous communities are: Andalusia, Catalonia (Catalan), Madrid, Comunitat Valenciana [Valencian Community], Galicia, Castilla-Leon, Euskadi (Basque) [Basque Country], Castilla-La Mancha, Canarias (Canary Islands), Murcia, Aragon, Extremadura, Illes Baleares (Balearic Islands), Asturias, Navarre (Castilian), Cantabria, and La Rioja. The 2 autonomous cities are: Ceuta and Melilla. The autonomous communities are further subdivided into provinces and smaller subdivisions.

With an area of 505,990 sq. km, Spain is the largest country in Southern Europe and the 4th largest country in the continent of Europe. It is also the 2nd largest country in Western Europe and EU. Spain has a population of over 47 million, making it the 6th most populous country in Europe and the 4th most populous country in EU. Located in the central part of the country is, Madrid – the capital, the largest and the most populous city of Spain. Madrid is also the cultural, administrative and economic center of Spain. Madrid functions as an important financial hub of Southern Europe.

Location Maps

Where is Spain?

Spain is a country in Southwestern Europe. It has borders with France and Andorra to the northeast and Portugal to the west. It is also a transcontinental country with territory in both Europe and Africa and shares a border with Morocco and a small 1.2 km (0.75 mi) border with Gibraltar. Additionally, it is situated along the Bay of Biscay to the north, the Balearic Sea to the east, and the Alboran Sea to the south. Spain is the fourth largest in size and fifth-most populous in Europe.

The country is renowned for its rich culture and heritage, with the third-highest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and its festivals like La Tomatina and the Running of the Bulls. Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain, while other major cities are Barcelona, Valencia, and Seville. Spain also has several large islands, such as the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands.

Locator map of Spain
Locator map of Spain. Source: Wikipedia
Where is Spain?
Map showing location of Spain in the world.. Source: worldatlas.com
Location Map of Spain. Source: gisgeography.com
Location Map of Spain. Source: gisgeography.com. Source: gisgeography.com

High Definition Political Map of Spain

Political Map of Spain
Political Map of Spain. Source: nationsonline.org
Spain Map
Spain Map. Source: gisgeography.com
Communities of Spain Map
Political Map of Spain showing 17 autonomous communities and the capital city of Madrid.. Source: worldatlas.com
Spain political map.
Spain political map. Source: Ezilon.

Spain Administrative Map

Spain administrative map.
Spain administrative map. Source: CIA.

Physical Map of Spain

Spain physical map.
Spain physical map. Source: Ezilon.
Spain physiography map.
Spain physiography map. Source: CIA.
Physical Map of Spain
Physical Map of Spain showing its relief, state boundaries, mountains, extreme points, major lakes, rivers, important cities, etc.. Source: worldatlas.com

Transportation Map of Spain

Spain transportation map.
Spain transportation map. Source: cia.gov

Other Maps

Administrative Map of Spain with Autonomous Communities and Provinces.
Administrative Map of Spain with Autonomous Communities and Provinces.. Source: nationsonline.org
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