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There are 17 autonomous communities and two autonomous cities (Ceuta and Melilla) that are collectively known as " autonomies " or regions. [i] The two autonomous cities have the right to become autonomous communities.
- Andalusia
- Catalonia
- Community of Madrid
- Other Autonomous Communities of Spain
Andalusia is the largest autonomous community in Spain based on population and it is home to about 8.4 million residents which translate to about 17.84% of Spain’s total population. The autonomous community occupies an area of 33,694 square miles, the second largest in Spain and a population density of 250 persons per square mile. The autonomous re...
Catalonia is Spain’s second most populous autonomous community with over 7.5 million people residing within Catalonia’s borders. Catalonia is also one of the large autonomous communities with its area covering 12,397 square miles placing the autonomous community at sixth place. The population density in Catalonia is one of the highest in Spain with...
The Community of Madrid is an autonomous community situated at the center of the Iberian Peninsula. The Community of Madrid covers an area of 3,100.4 square miles and is, therefore, one of the smallest autonomous communities in Spain. However, what the community lacks in size, it makes up with a population with the Community of Madrid being home to...
The other autonomous communities of Spain are, Castilla-La Mancha, Galicia, Basque Country, Valencian Community, Castile and Leon, Asturias, La Rioja, Region of Murcia, Cantabria, Canary Islands, Navarre, Extremadura, Aragon, and Balearic Islands.
- Andalucía (Andalusia) Capital: Sevilla. Provinces: Almería, Granada, Málaga, Jaén, Córdoba, Sevilla, Cádiz, Huelva. Located in the south of Spain, Andalucía is home to most of the Spanish stereotypes.
- Aragón (Aragon) Capital: Zaragoza. Provinces: Zaragoza, Huesca, Teruel. Aragon is a beautiful autonomous region, home to many cultural and historical events of importance, and some of Spain’s most beautiful nature.
- Canarias (Canary Islands) Capital: Shared between Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Provinces: Las Palmas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
- Cantabria (Cantabria) Capital: Santander. Provinces: Cantabria. Located in the north of Spain, Cantabria is a beautiful region of green fields and top-tier cattle.
Spain's regions offer a wealth of cultural and natural resources. There are 17 Autonomous Regions in total, and two Autonomous Cities: Ceuta and Melilla.
The map shows the Kingdom of Spain on the Iberian Peninsula with its first-level political and administrative divisions of 17 autonomous communities, two autonomous cities, and the locations, boundaries, and capitals of the fifty provinces of Spain.
Spain is divided in 17 parts called autonomous communities. Autonomous means that each of these autonomous communities has its own executive, legislative, and judicial powers. These are similar to, but not the same as, states in the United States of America, for example. Spain has fifty smaller parts called provinces.
Spain has 17 Autonomous Communities, they are: Andalusia. Catalonia. Community of Madrid. Valencian Community. Galicia. Castile and León. Basque Country. Castilla-La Mancha. Canary Islands. Region of Murcia. Aragon. Extremadura. Balearic Islands. Asturias. Navarre. Cantabria. La Rioja. Also read: Biggest cities in Spain.
