Barcelona vs Mexico City - City Size Comparison

Is Barcelona Bigger Than Mexico City?

Yes — Mexico City is 14.7x larger than Barcelona by area. Mexico City spans 1,485 km² (573 mi²) while Barcelona covers 101 km² (39 mi²) — a difference of 1,384 km². You could fit Barcelona inside Mexico City approximately 14 times.

About Barcelona

A Mediterranean city known for Gaudi's architecture. Known as "The City of Counts", Barcelona covers 101 km² with a population of 1.7 million. The city was founded around 230 BC. Barcelona is known for Sagrada Família, Park Güell, La Rambla, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Barcelona Metro (TMB).

Gaudí's Sagrada Família has been under construction since 1882 and is expected to be completed around 2026

About Mexico City

Mexico's capital and largest city. Also known as "CDMX", Mexico City has an area of 1,485 km² and is home to 9.2 million people. It was established in 1325. Visitors come for Zócalo plaza, Chapultepec Castle, Frida Kahlo Museum, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Mexico City Metro.

Mexico City is sinking 50 cm per year because it was built on a lake bed

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Mexico City metropolitan area covers 7,854 km², which is 9.8x larger than greater Barcelona at 803 km². The Mexico City metro area is also more populous, with 21.8 million people compared to 5.6 million.

Population Density

Barcelona has a population density of 16,436 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Mexico City, with 6,202 people per km², is a densely populated city. Barcelona is noticeably denser, packing 2.7 times more people per square kilometer.

Climate & Time Zone

Barcelona has a Mediterranean climate while Mexico City experiences subtropical highland conditions. When it's noon in Barcelona, it's 5:00 AM in Mexico City — a 7-hour time difference.