Badalona
City in Barcelona, Spain
Overview
Badalona is a lively coastal city just northeast of Barcelona, famous for its long stretches of sandy beach, lively local atmosphere, and historical Roman roots. It blends authentic Catalan culture with modern amenities, making it a lively but less touristy alternative to its larger neighbor.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Barcelona
Population
227,083
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
41.45°, 2.25°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
77
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,997
Local Cost
$1,350
Local Income
$1,750
Cashless
75
English
60
Temperature
16.3°C
Summer Avg
23.3°C
Winter Avg
9.8°C
Record High
33.9°C
Record Low
-1.9°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
687 mm
Internet Speed
306 Mbps
Upload
290 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
132
Coworking
0
Cafes
47
Nightlife
66
Parks
19
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BCN
Distance
22 km
Explore
Neighborhoods
Mapped61 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 53 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 61 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.