The population of the province in 2016 was 739,607. Its capital and largest city isGirona, with anurban area (including the neighbouring municipalities ofSalt,Sarrià de Ter andVilablareix) representing, with a total population of 144,709, 19.2% of the population. The Girona area acts as an industrial, commercial and service hub for a significant part of the province.
Since the division by provinces in Spain and the division bycomarques in Catalonia do not completely match, the termcomarques of the province of Girona is not accurate. However, a list of thecomarques that are included—totally or partially—in the province of Girona can be made:
Osona (thiscomarca is generally not listed as part of Girona, since only three of its municipalities are part of this province:Espinelves,Vidrà andViladrau)
