Barcelona vs Miami - City Size Comparison

Is Barcelona Bigger Than Miami?

Miami is significantly larger, covering 1.4 times the area of Barcelona. Miami spans 143 km² (55 mi²) while Barcelona covers 101 km² (39 mi²) — a difference of 42 km².

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 Miami

A major coastal city and gateway to Latin America. Often called "The Magic City", Miami has an area of 143 km² and is home to 0.4 million people. Its history stretches back to 1896. Visitors come for South Beach, Art Deco Historic District, Little Havana, and much more. Getting around is easy with the Metrorail Miami.

Miami is the only major US city founded by a woman — Julia Tuttle in 1896

Metropolitan Area Comparison

Looking beyond city limits, the Miami metropolitan area covers 15,890 km², which is 19.8x larger than greater Barcelona at 803 km². The Miami metro area is also more populous, with 6.2 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. Miami, with 3,077 people per km², is a moderately dense city. Barcelona is dramatically more crowded, with 5.3x the population density.

Climate & Time Zone

Barcelona has a Mediterranean climate while Miami experiences tropical monsoon conditions. When it's noon in Barcelona, it's 6:00 AM in Miami — a 6-hour time difference.