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Sabadell

Catalonia, Spain · Europe

About Sabadell

Sabadell works well as a base: 10 minutes from Santa Perpètua de Mogoda, 16km from Basílica de la Sagrada Família.

Sabadell is a city located in Catalonia, Spain. With a population of 211,734, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Sabadell sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sabadell to your route.

About Sabadell

Sabadell (Catalan pronunciation: [səβəˈðeʎ]) is a city and municipality in the autonomous community of Catalonia in Spain. It is in the south of the comarca of Vallès Occidental, where it is one of the two capitals, the other being Terrassa. It is located on the River Ripoll, 20 km (12 mi) north of Barcelona, 190 m

Read more (620 ft) above sea level. With a population of 224,589, it is the 5th-largest city in Catalonia and the 23rd-largest in Spain. Sabadell pioneered the Industrial Revolution in Catalonia with its textile mills, together with its archrival Terrassa. Thus, in the mid-19th century, it became the most important wool city in Spain, being nicknamed the "Catalan Manchester". Today many mills from that period can still be seen, with most of them having been refurbished as residential buildings or other services. Nowadays, Sabadell is basically a commercial and industrial city; there are no significant agricultural activities. Sabadell is an important communications point. Two motorways run beside the city: the C-58 (from Barcelona to Manresa) and the AP-7 (from France and Girona to Tarragona, Valencia, and Andalusia), and some roads link Sabadell with nearby cities and towns: Barcelona, Terrassa, Cerdanyola del Vallès, Sant Quirze del Vallès, Barberà del Vallès, Sant Cugat del Vallès, Castellar del Vallès, Sant Llorenç Savall, Granollers, Rubí, Sentmenat, and Molins de Rei. A railroad line crosses the city (the Rodalies Barcelona line from Barcelona to Lleida) and another one terminates in the city (the FGC line from Barcelona to Sabadell via Sant Cugat del Vallès).

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Where is Sabadell located?

Sabadell is located in Catalonia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 41.5433 latitude, 2.1094 longitude.

What is the population of Sabadell?

Sabadell has a population of approximately 211,734 people, making it a city in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
211,734
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Catalonia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
41.5433, 2.1094

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Sabadell

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

Home of the Spanish Grand Prix at Montmeló near Barcelona; its blend of fast sweeps and slow corners made it Formula 1's favourite pre-season testing venue.

13 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Park Güell

Gaudí's whimsical public park in Barcelona filled with colourful mosaic tilework and organic architectural forms.

15 km · about 30 min drive

cathedral

Basílica de la Sagrada Família

Gaudí's unfinished modernist basilica, Barcelona's most iconic landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

16 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Casa Batlló

Gaudí's fantastical apartment building in Barcelona with a skeletal facade, coloured tiles, and a dragon-scale roof.

17 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Museu de la Moto Barcelona

Barcelona's motorcycle museum showcasing the rich heritage of Spanish and international motorcycle manufacturing.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

La Boqueria Market

Vibrant public market off La Rambla in Barcelona bursting with colourful fresh produce, seafood, and Catalan delicacies.

19 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Aquarium Barcelona

Port Vell aquarium with the world's largest Mediterranean-themed exhibit and an 80-metre underwater glass tunnel.

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Montserrat Monastery

A Benedictine abbey nestled among surreal serrated rock pinnacles, home to the revered Black Madonna and a renowned boys' choir.

23 km · about 25 min drive

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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Sant Quirze del Vallès

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2 km awayPop. 18,462

Barberà del Vallès

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3 km awayPop. 31,144

Polinyà

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3 km awayPop. 6,176

Santa Perpètua de Mogoda

🇪🇸 Spain

6 km awayPop. 25,048

Cerdanyola del Vallès

🇪🇸 Spain

6 km awayPop. 58,747

Ripollet

🇪🇸 Spain

7 km awayPop. 38,347

Sentmenat

🇪🇸 Spain

8 km awayPop. 7,633

La Llagosta

🇪🇸 Spain

8 km awayPop. 13,820

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