The municipality of Cartaya lies in the province of Huelva, in Andalusia: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 21,471 people, over about 224.8 km².
With about 96 inhabitants per km², it combines a medium-sized town with residential districts, farmland and business areas. Of the 20 municipalities in the province of Huelva with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 8 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 20 km west of Huelva, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Seville, about 105 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Huelva (19 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Cartaya; all the municipalities in the province of Huelva are listed on their own page.