Photo: Seville panorama by Thomas Weyrauch · CC BY-SA 3.0. Image resized/cropped for layout.
Quick facts
- Setting: Major Andalusian city in southwestern Spain, with a large historic centre, gardens, cultural events, rail links and an airport.
- Municipality area: about 141 km² (approximate; municipality boundary, not the built-up urban area).
- Population: about 689,000 residents (municipality, 1 January 2025).
Population refers to the municipality, not the wider metropolitan area. Spain's official municipal population data are published by the National Statistics Institute (INE). INE population data ↗
Climate and everyday life
Summer heat can be extreme. Shade, air conditioning, home insulation and avoiding midday walking are important practical considerations.
Seville offers regional-capital services, architecture and cultural life. Compare neighbourhoods for shade, lift access, public transport, festival noise and proximity to everyday shops and healthcare.
Healthcare links
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