The municipality of Cardedeu lies in the province of Barcelona, in Catalonia: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 19,046 people, over about 13.2 km².
Density, at about 1,443 inhabitants per km², is that of a populous urban area, with residential districts, services and businesses. Of the 134 municipalities in the province of Barcelona with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 51 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 32 km north-east of Barcelona, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Barcelona, about 35 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Sabadell (23 km), Calella (25 km), Taradell (26 km), Festivals and events (28 km), Terrassa (30 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Cardedeu; all the municipalities in the province of Barcelona are listed on their own page.