Province of Ciudad Real

The province of Ciudad Real (pronounced [θjuˈðað reˈal]) is a province in the southwestern part of the autonomous community of Castile-La Mancha, Spain. It is bordered by the provinces of Cuenca, Albacete, Jaén, Córdoba, Badajoz, and Toledo. It is partly located in the old natural region of La Mancha. Its capital is Ciudad Real. It is the third largest province by area in all of Spain, after Cáceres and Badajoz. The historic comarca Campo de Calatrava is located in the center of the province.

Province of Ciudad Real
Map of Spain with Province of Ciudad Real highlighted
Coordinates: 39°00′N 4°00′W
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityCastile–La Mancha
CapitalCiudad Real
Government
  BodyProvincial Deputation of Ciudad Real
  PresidentNemesio de Lara Guerrero (PSOE)
Area
  Total19,813 km2 (7,650 sq mi)
  RankRanked 3rd
 3.93% of Spain
Population
 (2013)
  Total524,962
  RankRanked 30th
  Density26/km2 (69/sq mi)
 1.13% of Spain
DemonymCiudarrealeños
Official language(s)Spanish
ParliamentCortes Generales
Websitewww.dipucr.es
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