Postal Code 08520 - Barcelona, Catalonia
Catalonia | Spain
| Primary City | Barcelona |
| Area of Postal Code 08520 | 29.2 km² |
| Population | 16,488 |
| Male Population | 8,478 (51.4%) |
| Female Population | 8,010 (48.6%) |
| Population change from 1975 to 2020 | +39.0% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2020 | +16.6% |
| Median Age | 36.6 years |
| Male Median Age | 36.2 years |
| Female Median Age | 37 years |
| Area Codes | 931, 932, 933, 934, More |
| Timezone | Central European Summer Time |
| Coordinates | 41.649600779319705° / 2.3128021793606566° |
| Related Postal Codes | 08510, 08511, 08512, 08513, 08514, 08515, 08516, 08521, 08522, 08529 |
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Postal Code 08520 - Barcelona, Catalonia Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,860 | 13,382 | 14,142 | 16,447 | 16,488 | 17,305 | 17,585 |
| Population Density | 405.9 / km² | 458 / km² | 484 / km² | 562.9 / km² | 564.3 / km² | 592.3 / km² | 601.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPostal Code 08520 - Barcelona, Catalonia Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 16.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 08520 - Barcelona, Catalonia | +39% | +23.2% | +16.6% |
| Barcelona | +54.4% | +38% | +31.7% |
| Spain | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 08520 - Barcelona, Catalonia Median Age
Median Age: 36.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 08520 - Barcelona, Catalonia | 36.6 yrs | 37 yrs | 36.2 yrs |
| Barcelona | 42.7 yrs | 44.7 yrs | 40.4 yrs |
| Spain | 40.9 yrs | 42 yrs | 39.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Postal Code 08520 Population Density
Population Density: 564 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 08520 | 16,488 | 29.2 km² | 564 / km² |
| Barcelona | 1.8 million | 102.2 km² | 17,998 / km² |
| Spain | 45.3 million | 505,993.5 km² | 89.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Postal Code 08520 - Barcelona, Catalonia Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Postal Code 08520 - Barcelona, Catalonia
Business Concentration in Postal Code 08520 - Barcelona, Catalonia
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Postal Code 08520 - Barcelona, Catalonia
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| All food and beverage | 23 | — |
| Car repair | 53 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 29 | — |
| Corporate management | 122 | 36.7 years |
| Electronics stores | 26 | — |
| Furniture stores | 33 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 26 | — |
| Real estate | 46 | — |
| Restaurants | 72 | — |
| Shopping | 88 | — |
| Shopping other | 36 | — |
| Wholesale of construction supplies | 31 | — |
| Wholesale of machinery | 57 | 39.1 years |
Business distribution by price for Postal Code 08520 - Barcelona, Catalonia
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Postal Code 08520 - Barcelona, Catalonia Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $33,558 | $35,274 | $42,045 | $44,806 | $43,547 | $44,021 | $42,492 | $47,356 |
| Total GDP | $275.8M | $294.6M | $357.6M | $403.1M | $416.5M | $443.9M | $461.1M | $520.7M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Postal Code 08520 CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Code 08520 | 132,822 tn | 8.06 tn | 4,546.1 tons/km² |
| Barcelona | 14,671,275 tn | 7.97 tn | 143,518.3 tons/km² |
| Spain | 330,097,501 tn | 7.29 tn | 652.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Postal Code 08520 CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 132,822 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.06 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 4,546.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/15 | 5:37 PM | 4.1 | 94.5 km | 7,850 m | 8km ENE of l'Escala, Spain | usgs.gov |
| 12/18/10 | 10:08 PM | 4.1 | 48.5 km | — | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 8/16/08 | 3:21 AM | 3.8 | 68.9 km | 7,600 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/08 | 3:38 PM | 3.1 | 33.2 km | 4,000 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/08 | 3:36 PM | 4.3 | 50.8 km | 5,000 m | Pyrenees | usgs.gov |
| 7/21/08 | 11:59 AM | 3.2 | 33.9 km | — | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 6/22/08 | 11:48 AM | 3.6 | 34.3 km | 3,200 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 6/16/08 | 1:14 AM | 3.2 | 95.8 km | 4,800 m | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 2/21/08 | 7:27 PM | 3.1 | 57.6 km | — | Spain | usgs.gov |
| 10/11/07 | 12:19 AM | 3.3 | 43.4 km | — | Spain | usgs.gov |
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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