Las Gabias is a city and municipality situated in the central southern part of the Vega of Granada within the province of Granada. Located in the autonomous community of Andalusia, the municipality sits approximately 8 km from the provincial capital of Granada and borders several neighboring municipalities including Vegas del Genil, Cúllar Vega, and Churriana de la Vega.
The municipality incorporates the localities of Gabia Grande, which serves as the municipal capital, and Gabia Chica. It also includes the annexed areas of Híjar, Los Llanos, Pedro Verde, and San Javier. The name Las Gabias may have originated from "Hisn Caviar," meaning "military tower," in reference to a tower that remains standing in Gabia Grande.
As of 2016, the population of Las Gabias exceeded 20,000 residents, making it the third most populous municipality in the Granada Metropolitan Area. It is noted for being one of the youngest municipalities in Spain, with a median age of inhabitants recorded at 34.3 years.