Where is Spain?

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Location Map of Spain

Where is Spain
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Where is Spain Located?

The given Spain location map shows that Spain is located in the south-western part of Europe continent. Spain map also shows that Spain is located on the Iberian Peninsula. The country Spain shares its international boundaries with France and Andorra in the north and Portugal in the west. Besides, Bay of Biscay lies in the north, Atlantic Ocean in the north-west and south-west, Mediterranean Sea in the east, and in the south, Gibraltar Strait separates Spain from Africa continent. Largely, the country has three type of climate i.e. Mediterranean, Oceanic, and Semi-arid climate.

Apart from the mainland, Spanish Sovereignty also includes the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the African coast, the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean, and two autonomous cities in North Africa, Ceuta and Melilla, that border Morocco.

The capital city of Spain is Madrid. The government type of Spain is a parliamentary representative democratic constitutional monarchy featured with multi-party system. According to this system the Monarch is the Head of State and the President of the Government is the head of government. The executive power is vested in the government and the central legislative power is vested in the two chambers of parliament. Spain is a member of the United Nations, European Union, NATO, WTO, and OECD.

The economic system of Spain is one of the developed economies of the world. Above all, the Spain tourism is world-wide recognized. There are various landscapes along with beautifully developed cities. So tourism is in Spain is gradually growing.

Autonomous Communities of Spain

Autonomous CommunityCapitalPopulationAreaLatitude and Longitude
AndalusiaSeville8.5 million+87,268 sq km (33,694 sq mi)37.3891° N, 5.9845° W
CataloniaBarcelona8 million+32,114 sq km (12,399 sq mi)41.3851° N, 2.1734° E
Community of MadridMadrid7 million+8,030 sq km (3,100 sq mi)40.4168° N, 3.7038° W
Valencian CommunityValencia5 million+23,255 sq km (8,979 sq mi)39.4699° N, 0.3763° W
GaliciaSantiago de Compostela2.7 million+29,574 sq km (11,419 sq mi)42.8782° N, 8.5448° W
Basque CountryVitoria-Gasteiz2.2 million+7,234 sq km (2,793 sq mi)42.8467° N, 2.6726° W
Canary IslandsLas Palmas / Santa Cruz de Tenerife2.2 million+7,493 sq km (2,893 sq mi)28.1235° N, 15.4363° W
Castile and LeónValladolid2.4 million+94,226 sq km (36,381 sq mi)41.6523° N, 4.7245° W
AragonZaragoza1.3 million+47,720 sq km (18,425 sq mi)41.6488° N, 0.8891° W
Balearic IslandsPalma1.2 million+4,992 sq km (1,927 sq mi)39.5696° N, 2.6502° E

10 Largest Cities in Spain

CityAutonomous CommunityPopulationLatitude and Longitude
MadridCommunity of Madrid3.4 million+40.4168° N, 3.7038° W
BarcelonaCatalonia1.7 million+41.3851° N, 2.1734° E
ValenciaValencian Community800,000+39.4699° N, 0.3763° W
SevilleAndalusia690,000+37.3891° N, 5.9845° W
ZaragozaAragon680,000+41.6488° N, 0.8891° W
MálagaAndalusia580,000+36.7213° N, 4.4214° W
MurciaRegion of Murcia460,000+37.9922° N, 1.1307° W
PalmaBalearic Islands420,000+39.5696° N, 2.6502° E
Las PalmasCanary Islands380,000+28.1235° N, 15.4363° W
BilbaoBasque Country345,000+43.2630° N, 2.9350° W

Top Tourist Attractions and Famous Places to Visit in Spain

  • Sagrada Família - Barcelona
  • Alhambra Palace - Granada
  • Park Güell - Barcelona
  • Royal Palace of Madrid - Madrid
  • Plaza Mayor - Madrid
  • Seville Cathedral - Seville
  • Ibiza Beaches - Balearic Islands
  • Guggenheim Museum - Bilbao
  • Camino de Santiago - Galicia
  • Montserrat Monastery - Catalonia
  • City of Arts and Sciences - Valencia
  • Toledo Historic Center - Castile-La Mancha
  • Teide National Park - Canary Islands
  • Costa del Sol - Andalusia
  • Mezquita-Catedral - Córdoba
  • La Rambla - Barcelona

Spain Facts

ContinentEurope
CountrySpain
Official NameKingdom of Spain
CapitalMadrid
Largest CityMadrid
Coordinates40.4637° N, 3.7492° W
Administrative Divisions17 Autonomous Communities and 2 Autonomous Cities
Official LanguagesSpanish
DemonymSpanish
GovernmentParliamentary Constitutional Monarchy
Unification1479
Total Area505,990 sq km (195,360 sq mi)
Population49 million+ (2025 est.)
Population Density97 people per sq km
CurrencyEuro (€)
GDP NominalApprox. USD 1.7 trillion
EconomyAdvanced High-Income Economy
Postal Code Format#####
Country Calling Code+34
Time ZoneCET (UTC+1)
Internet TLD.es
ISO Country CodeES
Driving SideRight
Major CitiesMadrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Málaga
Major AirportsAdolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, Barcelona-El Prat Airport, Málaga Airport
Highest PointMount Teide (3,718 m)
Longest RiverTagus River
ClimateMediterranean and Oceanic Climate
Average Summer Temperature25°C to 40°C
Average Winter Temperature0°C to 15°C
Famous ForArchitecture, Beaches, Flamenco, Football, Cuisine
National AnimalSpanish Bull
National SportFootball
National DishPaella
Official Websitelamoncloa.gob.es

Major Rivers in Spain

  • Tagus River
  • Ebro River
  • Duero River
  • Guadalquivir River
  • Guadiana River
  • Júcar River

Spain Climate Facts

Climate TypeMediterranean, Oceanic, and Semi-Arid
Summer Temperature25°C to 40°C
Winter Temperature0°C to 15°C
Average Rainfall300 mm to 2,000 mm annually depending on region

Neighboring Countries of Spain

  • Portugal - West
  • France - Northeast
  • Andorra - Northeast
  • Gibraltar (UK Territory) - South
  • Morocco - South across the Strait of Gibraltar

References

Updated On: November 27, 2022