Badalona Population 2026
Badalona has a population of 217,741, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Catalonia. Roughly 0.5% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
217,741
Rank in Spain
#23
Coordinates
41.45°N, 2.25°E
~16 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
513 km
319 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Catalonia
| City | Population | Rank in Spain |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 1,686,208 | #2 |
| L'Hospitalet de Llobregat | 257,038 | #17 |
| Terrassa | 218,535 | #22 |
| Sabadell | 211,734 | #26 |
| Tarragona | 141,542 | #47 |
| Lleida | 140,797 | #48 |
| Mataró | 126,988 | #49 |
| Santa Coloma de Gramenet | 118,821 | #54 |
Cities near Badalona
- Santa Coloma de Gramenet118,821 people · ~3 km away
- Barcelona1,686,208 people · ~10 km away
- Sabadell211,734 people · ~15 km away
- L'Hospitalet de Llobregat257,038 people · ~16 km away
- Mataró126,988 people · ~19 km away
- Terrassa218,535 people · ~23 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Badalona?
Badalona has a population of 217,741 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Badalona in?
Badalona is located in Catalonia, Spain.
Is Badalona the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 513 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.