Province of Córdoba (Spain)

Córdoba
—  Province  —
Flag Coat of arms
Map of Spain with Córdoba highlighted
Coordinates: 38°00′N 4°50′W / 38°N 4.833°W / 38; -4.833Coordinates: 38°00′N 4°50′W / 38°N 4.833°W / 38; -4.833
Autonomous community	Andalusia
Capital	Córdoba
Government
– President	Francisco Pulido Muñoz
Area
– Total	13,769 km2 (5,316.2 sq mi)
Area rank	Ranked 13th
	2.73% of Spain
Population (2009)
– Total	803,038
– Rank	Ranked 18th
– Density	58.3/km2 (151.1/sq mi)
	1.78% of Spain
Demonym	English: Cordovan Spanish: Cordobés
Official language(s)	Spanish
Website	dipucordoba.es

Córdoba, traditionally named Cordova in English, is a province of southern Spain, in the north-central part of the autonomous community of Andalusia. It is bordered by the provinces of Málaga, Seville, Badajoz, Ciudad Real, Jaén, and Granada. Its area is 13,769 km².

Its population is 803,038 (2009), of whom more than 40% live in the capital, Córdoba, and its population density is 56.00/km². The province of Córdoba contains 75 municipalities.

Comarcas

• Alto Guadalquivir
• Campiña Este - Guadajoz
• Campiña Sur
• Subbetica
• Valle de los Pedroches
• Valle del Guadiato
• Vega del Guadalquivir

See also

• List of municipalities in Córdoba

External links

• (Spanish)Sierra de Cardeña y Montoro Natural Park
• (Spanish)Sierra de Hornachuelos Natural Park
• (Spanish)Sierras Subbéticas Natural Park
• (English)Travel Guide to Cordoba Province