The municipality of Villablino lies in the province of León, in Castile and León: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 7,585 people, over about 226.7 km².
Population density is about 33 per km²: a partly rural municipality, with a main town and scattered villages or developments. Of the 11 municipalities in the province of León with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 9 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 74 km north-west of León, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is A Coruña, about 175 km away.
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Villablino; all the municipalities in the province of León are listed on their own page.