The municipality of Albolote lies in the province of Granada, in Andalusia: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 19,768 people, over about 76.7 km².
With about 258 inhabitants per km², it combines a medium-sized town with residential districts, farmland and business areas. Of the 41 municipalities in the province of Granada with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 11 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 15 km north-west of Granada, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Malaga, about 95 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Granada (15 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Albolote; all the municipalities in the province of Granada are listed on their own page.