The municipality of Moraleja lies in the province of Cáceres, in Extremadura: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 6,562 people, over about 126.2 km².
Population density is about 52 per km²: a partly rural municipality, with a main town and scattered villages or developments. Of the 12 municipalities in the province of Cáceres with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 9 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 76 km north of Cáceres, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Madrid, about 260 km away.
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Moraleja; all the municipalities in the province of Cáceres are listed on their own page.