The municipality of Níjar lies in the province of Almería, in Andalusia: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 33,319 people, over about 594.4 km².
Population density is about 56 per km²: a partly rural municipality, with a main town and scattered villages or developments. Of the 21 municipalities in the province of Almería with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 4 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 19 km east of Almería, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Malaga, about 205 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Almería (30 km), Mojácar (37 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Níjar; all the municipalities in the province of Almería are listed on their own page.