Province of Ciudad Real

Province of Ciudad Real
Flag of Province of Ciudad Real
Coat of arms of Province of Ciudad Real
Map of Spain with Province of Ciudad Real highlighted
Map of Spain with Province of Ciudad Real highlighted
Coordinates: 39°00′N 4°00′W / 39.000°N 4.000°W / 39.000; -4.000
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

The province of Ciudad Real (Spanish: [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.