Barcelona
101 km²
Vancouver
115 km²
Spain
Canada
Area Comparison
Barcelona is 1.1x smaller than Vancouver
Population Comparison
Barcelona has 2.5x more people than Vancouver
Yes — Vancouver is 1.1x larger than Barcelona by area. Vancouver spans 115 km² (44 mi²) while Barcelona covers 101 km² (39 mi²) — a difference of 14 km².
To put Barcelona's size in perspective, its area of 101 km² is roughly the same size as Paris (city proper). Meanwhile, Vancouver at 115 km² is roughly the same size as San Francisco.
In more relatable units, Barcelona's 101 km² is about 14,000 American football fields, 50 times the area of Monaco, or 30 times the area of Central Park. For Vancouver, that's about 16,000 American football fields, 57 times the area of Monaco, or 34 times the area of Central Park.
Barcelona is a city on the northeastern coast of Spain. It is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia, as well as the second-most populous municipality of Spain. With a population of 1.7 million within city limits, its urban area extends to numerous neighbouring municipalities within the province of Barcelona and is home to around 5.7 million people, making it the fifth most populous urban area of the European Union after Paris, the Ruhr area, Madrid and Milan.
Known as "Ciutat Comtal", Barcelona covers 101 km² with a population of 1.7 million. The city was founded around 230 BC. Barcelona is known for Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, La Rambla, among other attractions. The city's main transit system is the Barcelona Metro (TMB).
Barcelona is the second-most populous municipality in Spain and the capital of the autonomous community of Catalonia.
Vancouver is a major city in Western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia. As the most populous city in the province, the 2021 Canadian census recorded 662,248 people in the city, up from 631,486 in 2016. The Metro Vancouver area had a population of 2.6 million in 2021, making it the third-largest metropolitan area in Canada. Greater Vancouver, along with the Fraser Valley, comprises the Lower Mainland with a regional population of over 3 million.
Nicknamed "Hollywood North", Vancouver has an area of 115 km² and is home to 0.7 million people. Its history stretches back to 1886. Visitors come for Stanley Park, Granville Island, Capilano Suspension Bridge, and much more.
Vancouver grew from 631,486 residents in 2016 to 662,248 by the 2021 census, leading all of British Columbia.
Barcelona has a population density of 16,436 people per km² — an extremely dense urban environment. Vancouver, with 5,739 people per km², is a densely populated city. Barcelona is noticeably denser, packing 2.9 times more people per square kilometer.
Barcelona has a Mediterranean climate while Vancouver experiences Marine west coast climate conditions.
Density Gap
Barcelona is 2.9x more densely populated
History
Barcelona is ~2,116 years older
Barcelona covers 101 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include Lisbon (100 km²), Paris (105 km²), Copenhagen (91 km²), Vancouver (115 km²), or Zurich (88 km²).
Vancouver covers 115 km². Cities with a similar urban footprint include San Francisco (121 km²), Paris (105 km²), Barcelona (101 km²), Lisbon (100 km²), or Miami (143 km²).
The straight-line distance from Barcelona to Vancouver is 8,607 km (5,348 miles), with an estimated flight time of ~10h 38m.
Want to explore more? Compare city sizes for any two cities worldwide, or share your location live with friends.