The municipality of Manresa lies in the province of Barcelona, in Catalonia: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 80,974 people, over about 41.8 km².
With about 1,937 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 12 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 45 km north-west of Barcelona, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Barcelona, about 45 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Terrassa (23 km), Sabadell (30 km), Taradell (42 km), Lifestyle (45 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Manresa; all the municipalities in the province of Barcelona are listed on their own page.