The municipality of Loja lies in the province of Granada, in Andalusia: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 20,951 people, over about 443.0 km².
Population density is about 47 per km²: a partly rural municipality, with a main town and scattered villages or developments. Of the 41 municipalities in the province of Granada with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 7 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 53 km west of Granada, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Malaga, about 55 km away.
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Loja; all the municipalities in the province of Granada are listed on their own page.