Jijona, in the Valencian Community, is part of the province of Alicante. The municipality covers about 168.7 km² and had 7,669 inhabitants on 1 January 2025.
Population density is about 45 per km²: a partly rural municipality, with a main town and scattered villages or developments. Of the 61 municipalities in the province of Alicante with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 52 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 19 km north of Alicante, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Valencia, about 105 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Alicante (23 km), Bocairent (26 km), Benidorm (32 km), Elche (36 km), Altea (38 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Jijona; all the municipalities in the province of Alicante are listed on their own page.
Jijona on the map
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Municipalities of the province of Alicante · Valencian Community