The municipality of Parets del Vallès lies in the province of Barcelona, in Catalonia: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 18,885 people, over about 8.3 km².
With about 2,275 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 54 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 20 km north of Barcelona, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Barcelona, about 20 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Sabadell (11 km), Festivals and events (17 km), Terrassa (19 km), 10 things to see (19 km), Lifestyle (19 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Parets del Vallès; all the municipalities in the province of Barcelona are listed on their own page.