* Area: 101.4 km² (39.2 sq mi)
* Density: 16,000/km² (41,000/sq mi)
* Elevation: 16 m (52 ft)
* Climate: Mediterranean
* Average annual temperature: 17 °C (63 °F)
* Average annual rainfall: 635 mm (25 in)
* Official language: Catalan
* Currency: Euro (€)
* Time zone: UTC+01:00 (CET)
* Main industries: Tourism, manufacturing, finance, commerce
* Famous landmarks: Sagrada Família, Parc Güell, Casa Batlló, La Rambla, Camp Nou
* Major universities: University of Barcelona, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya