The municipality of Bailén lies in the province of Jaén, in Andalusia: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 17,119 people, over about 114.0 km².
With about 150 inhabitants per km², it combines a medium-sized town with residential districts, farmland and business areas. Of the 26 municipalities in the province of Jaén with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 7 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 32 km north of Jaén, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Malaga, about 165 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Jaén (35 km), Úbeda (37 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Bailén; all the municipalities in the province of Jaén are listed on their own page.