Terrassa Population 2026
Terrassa has a population of 218,535, making it the #22 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)
218,535
Rank in Spain
#22
Coordinates
41.57°N, 2.02°E
~302 m elevation · Europe/Madrid
Distance to capital (Madrid)
497 km
309 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 |
| Badalona | 217,741 | #23 |
| 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 Terrassa
- Sabadell211,734 people · ~8 km away
- Santa Coloma de Gramenet118,821 people · ~20 km away
- Barcelona1,686,208 people · ~23 km away
- Badalona217,741 people · ~23 km away
- L'Hospitalet de Llobregat257,038 people · ~24 km away
- Mataró126,988 people · ~36 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Terrassa?
Terrassa has a population of 218,535 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #22 biggest city in Spain.
What region is Terrassa in?
Terrassa is located in Catalonia, Spain.
Is Terrassa the capital of Spain?
No, the capital of Spain is Madrid, about 497 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.