Linares, in Andalusia, is part of the province of Jaén. The municipality covers about 197.7 km² and had 55,633 inhabitants on 1 January 2025.
With about 281 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 2 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 33 km north of Jaén, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Malaga, about 170 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Úbeda (25 km), Jaén (38 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Linares; all the municipalities in the province of Jaén are listed on their own page.