The municipality of Santa Pola lies in the province of Alicante, in the Valencian Community: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 39,709 people, over about 54.5 km².
Density, at about 729 inhabitants per km², is that of a populous urban area, with residential districts, services and businesses. Of the 61 municipalities in the province of Alicante with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 10 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 20 km south of Alicante, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Valencia, about 140 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Elche (13 km), Alicante (18 km), Torrevieja (27 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Santa Pola; all the municipalities in the province of Alicante are listed on their own page.
Santa Pola on the map
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Municipalities of the province of Alicante · Valencian Community