Barcelona Facts and Information

Barcelona Province: Catalonia Country: Spain

Barcelona By The Numbers:

Population: 1,600,000 (city); 3,1000,000 (metropolitan)

Average Annual Rainfall: 58 cm / 23.2 in

Average Winter Temperature: 10°C / 50°F

Average Summer Temperature: 26°C / 78°F

Quick Facts:

Electricity: 220 volts, 50 Hz

Time Zone: GMT +1

Country Dialing Code: +34

Area Code: 93

10 percent of the city is covered by parks.

Did You Know?

According to legend, Barcelona was founded by the Carthaginians and the city supposedly derives its name from the great Barca family of Carthage.

The most visited tourist attraction, the FC Barcelona's stadium, is also the biggest stadium in the world (sits 100,000 people) owned by a private club.