Inside Barcelona’s most sweltering neighbourhood: El Raval
Densely packed apartments, low incomes, lack of tree cover and poor housing put migrant heart of the capital at risk.
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El Raval is a neighbourhood in Barcelona known for being very hot in summer. Many people live in small apartments with little green space. Most residents have low incomes and some are migrants. These conditions make the area especially vulnerable to heat‑related health problems.
Why it matters
Extreme heat can cause illness, especially for those without cool homes or trees for shade. Knowing which neighbourhoods are at risk helps city planners protect vulnerable residents.
- What makes El Raval hot?
- Few trees and tightly packed buildings trap heat.
- Who lives there mostly?
- Many low‑income residents, including migrants.
- Why is the heat a problem?
- It raises the risk of heat‑related sickness for people living in poor housing.
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Inside Barcelona’s most sweltering neighbourhood: El Raval
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