The municipality of Polinyà lies in the province of Barcelona, in Catalonia: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 8,581 people, over about 8.8 km².
Density, at about 975 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 100 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 18 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 (4 km), Terrassa (12 km), Lifestyle (17 km), 10 things to see (17 km), Festivals and events (17 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Polinyà; all the municipalities in the province of Barcelona are listed on their own page.