How Big Is Barcelona?

Barcelona Size Overview

Barcelona covers an area of 101 km² (39 mi²) in Spain, Europe. City in Catalonia, Spain. The city is often called "Ciutat Comtal". To put this in perspective, Barcelona is roughly the same size as Paris (city proper). In more relatable units, that's about 14,000 American football fields, 50 times the area of Monaco, or 30 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.

With a population of 1.7 million (5.6 million in the metropolitan area), Barcelona has a population density of 16,436 people per km². The greater Barcelona metropolitan area extends to 803 km².

Barcelona has a history stretching back to around 230 BC. The city is renowned for Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, La Rambla, and Camp Nou.

Barcelona has a Mediterranean climate, with summer temperatures averaging 25°C and winters around 10°C. The city's main public transit system is the Barcelona Metro (TMB).