The Industrial Revolution has changed the face of the world, and today human beings live more in cities than in the countryside. And these cities do not stop growing, so it is possible that one day these images of science fiction, exploded cities, become reality.
Meanwhile, let us know today what are the most populated cities in Spain.
Madrid
The capital of Spain ranks number 1 on our list. Have 3.305.408 inhabitants and his record was held in 2020 with a few hundred more. Madrid began to grow steadily from the turn of the century.
Madrid It is the second most populous city in the European Union.First comes Berlin, and it is also the first Spanish metropolitan area in terms of economic activity. Headquarters of the national government, the official residence of the kings and also of the ministries and the General Courts, it is together with Paris, London and Moscow one of the richest cities in Europe.
In Madrid is the headquarters of the UNWTO (the World Tourism Organization), among other important organizations from the world of education, science, culture or business. Has many internationally renowned museums and a cool story that goes back centuries with a Roman past, Visigothic, Muslim...
If you go on a trip, keep in mind that the winters are cold and the summers very hot, with a lot of sun, and that It is one of the cities with the most tourism in the country., today on the road to recovery after the pandemic.
Barcelona
The capital of Catalonia ranks second with 1.636.732 inhabitants living in its 102 square kilometers. Its population does not vary much over time, although if the numbers are analyzed there is a significant decrease in relation to previous decades.
Barcelona is one coastal city, on the Mediterranean, just 120 kilometers from the border with France and the beautiful Pyrenees. It is a city with more than 4 thousand years, with a very rich culture and today a important cultural and economic life.
It has some of the most important and active Mediterranean ports, and in the 90s the regeneration of the coastline gave it several beaches, which are now super popular. Enjoy a Mediterranean climate fantastic, with mild winters and hot summers.
Strolling through its ten districts is fantastic to admire its buildings, many with the signature of Gaudí, its gardens and parks…
Valencia
Valencia does not reach a million inhabitants and ranks third among the most populated cities in Spain. 789.744 people registered, with a little more people registered more than a decade ago. This year there was a loss of ten thousand inhabitants.
The Romans founded this city in 138 BC which was later occupied by the Muslims. In the 80th century it was reconquered by the Christians, led by Jaime I of Aragón, and much later in history, in the XNUMXs, the city was named the capital of the Valencian Community.
Valencia it is on the banks of the river Turia, in the center of the Gulf of Valencia, and very close to the Albufera de Valencia, one of the largest lakes in the country, which is part of a beautiful park with a lot of historical, ecological and cultural value.
Valencia It has one of the largest historic centers in Spain, more or less 169 hectares, so its historical heritage is wonderful. If you add to that its festivals and traditions, it is a great tourist destination.
Sevilla
La capital of Andalusia It is a beautiful city that, in general terms, has been losing population over time. Last year the census showed 684.234 inhabitants and ranks fourth among the most populated cities in Spain.
Sevilla It has the largest old town in Spain, with 3.9 square kilometers of surface, and one of the largest in Europe. You cannot go to Spain and not get to know Seville and its invaluable historical heritage.
Seville, still being an interior city, has a port, about 90 kilometers from the Atlantic, thanks to the Guadalquivir route. It is a city with a Mediterranean climate, with dry and very hot summers and mild and rainy winters.
Seville has several of its monuments included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, parks, gardens, churches, palaces… It is unforgettable.
Zaragoza
register today 675.302 inhabitants and it is the capital of the province of the same name and of the autonomous community of Aragon. It is the fifth most populous city in the country. It is located in the center of a valley, the Ebro valley, on the banks of several rivers, 300 kilometers from Madrid.
Saragossa has a semi arid climate, with cold winters and night frosts and hot summers with days of more than 30 ºC. Have a beautiful natural environment, parks and a historical legacy represented in its urban legacy.
Mainly it focuses on the Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of El Pilar, the Salvador Cathedral and the Aljafería Palace, in addition to what can be seen of its Roman, medieval, Mudejar, baroque, neoclassical, modernist and current past.
Málaga
It is a city whose number of inhabitants is clearly growing. It is the capital of the province of the same name and is located In Andalucia. Last year he recorded 578.460 inhabitants. Is 100 kilometers from the Strait of Gibraltar, in the center of a bay, crossed by two rivers.
Málaga It was founded by the Phoenicians so it is also one of the oldest cities in Europe. has been declared A Historic and its centuries of existence you see in the streets, in the Phoenician, Roman, Arab, Punic remains...
A walk through the Historic Center of Malaga and the Historic Complex does not disappoint anyone.
Murcia
Murcia has grown in number of inhabitants between 2020 and 2021. It seems that It was founded by Abderramán II in the year 825, on a Roman settlement, and has a rich historical-artistic heritage going through its Muslim and Christian stages.
In Murcia you cannot miss the Cathedral of Santa María, in the Plaza de Belluga, the streets of its beautiful Old Town with more religious and civil buildings, its bridges, many, its parks and gardens...
Palma de Mallorca
Palm is the capital of the Balearic Islands and it was founded with that name by the Roman consul Quinto Cecilio Metelo Balearico in the year 123 BC. It was occupied by the Vandals and the Arabs until it was reconquered by Jaime I of Aragon in 1229.
Palma is to the west of the island of Mallorca. It had its greatest urban development in the XNUMXth century and enjoys a beautiful subtropical Mediterranean climate that makes it great vacation destination. In fact, it is the main economic activity on the island, everything revolves around the sun and the beaches.
Las Palmas
Is the capital of Gran Canaria, province of Las Palmas. It occupies position 9 on the list of the most populated cities in Spain, with 378.675 inhabitants. It was founded in 1478 and according to what they say It is the city with the best climate in the world.
Las Palmas has five beaches, many green spaces and neighborhoods that you have to walk to get the best impressions. I am talking about Vegueta and Triana, the founding neighbourhoods, which are at the same time the ones that house the great cultural, artistic and historical legacy of Las Palmas.
Bilbao
Today Bilbao has 346.405 inhabitants It is the capital of the province and historical territory of Vizcaya, in the the Basque Country. It was founded at the end of the 14th century and is about XNUMX kilometers from the Bay of Biscay.
Since the opening of Guggenheim Museum tourism has been on the rise and today its visitors come to visit its other attractions, including religious and civil constructions.