The municipality of Vilanova i la Geltrú lies in the province of Barcelona, in Catalonia: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 71,641 people, over about 34.0 km².
With about 2,107 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 13 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 41 km south-west of Barcelona, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Barcelona, about 40 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Carnival (9 km), Film festival (9 km), Sitges (9 km), Montjuïc (40 km), Tarragona (41 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Vilanova i la Geltrú; all the municipalities in the province of Barcelona are listed on their own page.