Sabadell Population 2026
Sabadell has a population of 211,734, making it the #26 biggest city in 🇪🇸 Spain, located in Catalonia. Roughly 0.4% of Spain's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Madrid, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
211,734
Rank in Spain
#26
Coordinates
41.54°N, 2.11°E
~187 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
504 km
313 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 |
| Badalona | 217,741 | #23 |
| Tarragona | 141,542 | #47 |
| Lleida | 140,797 | #48 |
| Mataró | 126,988 | #49 |
| Santa Coloma de Gramenet | 118,821 | #54 |
Cities near Sabadell
- Terrassa218,535 people · ~8 km away
- Santa Coloma de Gramenet118,821 people · ~13 km away
- Badalona217,741 people · ~15 km away
- Barcelona1,686,208 people · ~18 km away
- L'Hospitalet de Llobregat257,038 people · ~20 km away
- Mataró126,988 people · ~28 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Sabadell?
Sabadell has a population of 211,734 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #26 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Sabadell in?
Sabadell is located in Catalonia, Spain.
Is Sabadell the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 504 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.