El Masnou, in Catalonia, is part of the province of Barcelona. The municipality covers about 4.1 km² and had 24,761 inhabitants on 1 January 2025.
With about 6,039 inhabitants per km², it is one of the most densely populated areas in the country, part of a large metropolitan area. Of the 134 municipalities in the province of Barcelona with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 42 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 17 km north-east of Barcelona, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Barcelona, about 15 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Festivals and events (11 km), 10 things to see (15 km), Museums (16 km), Barceloneta (16 km), Lifestyle (16 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around El Masnou; all the municipalities in the province of Barcelona are listed on their own page.