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Current Date And Time In Catalonia, Spain

Sunday, 26 July 2026
07:26:21 CEST
Capital: Barcelona
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Area: 31,895.00 km²
State Code: CT

States Near To Catalonia


Find states and regions closest to Catalonia in Spain with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Spain and Europe.

Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Spain

📍 Catalonia Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Catalonia from our regional database:

Capital CityBarcelona
Total Population
Land Area31,895 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude41.5912° N
Center Longitude1.5209° E
Average Elevation543 m (1,782 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00 to +01:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Sant Julià de Loria Sant Julià de Loria60 mi97 km52 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Andorra la Vella Andorra la Vella63 mi102 km55 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Escaldes-Engordany Escaldes-Engordany63 mi102 km55 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Encamp Encamp65 mi104 km56 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of La Massana La Massana66 mi106 km57 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Ordino Ordino70 mi112 km61 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Canillo Canillo70 mi112 km61 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Aragon Aragon125 mi202 km109 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Bourgogne Bourgogne133 mi214 km116 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Balearic Islands Balearic Islands167 mi269 km145 nm
South-southeast (SSE)

Countries Near To Catalonia


Explore countries nearest to Catalonia by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Catalonia supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Europe.

Quick Links: Spain Info | Countries Near Spain | Country Geolocation

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Portugal Portugal248 mi399 km216 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Andorra Andorra307 mi494 km267 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Gibraltar Gibraltar311 mi501 km270 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of France France498 mi802 km432 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Jersey Jersey610 mi981 km529 nm
North (N)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Catalonia. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Europe.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Catalonia (You)Spain31,895
Sant Julià de LoriaAndorra9,4486163.34
Andorra la VellaAndorra24,21112356.25
Escaldes-EngordanyAndorra16,39130114.44
EncampAndorra13,6857459.12
La MassanaAndorra8,9536551.44
OrdinoAndorra4,8589027.51
CanilloAndorra5,06712124.15
AragonSpain47,719
BourgogneFrance6,040,00047,78483.00
Balearic IslandsSpain4,992

🏆 Spain State Rankings

How does Catalonia rank within Spain? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Catalonia appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Castille and León94,223
Andalusia87,268
Castille-La Mancha79,463
Aragon47,719
Extremadura41,634
Catalonia ⭐31,895
Galicia29,574
Valencia23,255
Murcia11,313
Asturias10,604

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Catalonia, Spain

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Catalonia is a state or region within Spain in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Catalonia is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Catalonia to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Catalonia to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Spain — see Spain state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Catalonia

This page also lists countries nearest to Catalonia by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Spain page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Europe.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Catalonia using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Catalonia.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Catalonia to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Spain. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Catalonia MapView the Catalonia satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in CataloniaExplore all cities and towns in Catalonia for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Spain Country DataGet complete Spain data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Catalonia

How is the distance from Catalonia to nearby states calculated?

Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Catalonia map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Catalonia mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Catalonia to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to Catalonia in Spain?

See the States Near To Catalonia table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Catalonia below the states table, or compare all Spain states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Spain?

For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Europe. Use the population & area comparison and Spain state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.