.bcn geographic
.bcn is a geographic top-level domain sponsored by the Municipality of Barcelona, designed to represent the city of Barcelona online. It is used exclusively for institutional purposes by the Barcelona City Council and is not available for public registration.
Restricted to the Municipality of Barcelona and its official departments and online services; not open for public registration.
.bcn Domain Overview
The .bcn extension is a geographic top-level domain in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by CORE Association. .bcn was introduced in 2015. There are currently 7 domains registered under this extension. DNSSEC adoption stands at 14.3%.
Registration Info
Registration pricing for .bcn is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
Security Features
- DNSSEC
What Is the History of .bcn?
The .bcn domain was applied for by the Ajuntament de Barcelona (Barcelona City Council) as part of ICANN’s New gTLD Program. It was successfully delegated to the DNS root zone on July 8, 2015. The TLD was created to support the city’s official digital identity, reflecting the widely recognized ‘BCN’ acronym used in transport, media, and civic communication.
Did you know?
The .bcn TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
What Is .bcn Used For?
The .bcn TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Official city government websites
Public service portals
Tourism information
Civic digital campaigns
Municipal department domains
How Many .bcn Domains Are Registered?
Total Registrations
7
DNSSEC Adoption
14.3%
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How Does .bcn Compare?
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .bcn |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 7 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 14.3% |
| Registration Price | Contact registrar |
| Renewal Price | Contact registrar |
| Registry Operator | CORE Association |
| Introduced | 2015-07-08 |
| Restrictions | Restricted to the Municipality of Barcelona and its official departments and online services; not open for public registration. |
How Available Are .bcn Domain Names?
Registration density analysis for .bcn domains by character length. Currently 3 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
3
Peak Saturation
0.01%
3-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
33.3%
Top Provider
Amazon Route 53
Top DNS Providers
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
Compare across all TLDs →How Do I Register a .bcn Domain?
Eligibility
Only official departments and services of the Municipality of Barcelona may use .bcn domains. Registration is not available to individuals, businesses, or third parties.
Open Registration
The .bcn TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
Registration Process
- Choose an accredited domain registrar that offers .bcn domains
- Check domain availability using the registrar's search tool
- Complete the registration process and provide required information
- Pay the registration fee (typically )
- Manage your domain settings through your registrar's control panel
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How Is This .bcn Data Compiled?
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Zone File Analysis
Domain registration counts and density analysis are computed daily from TLD zone files, providing accurate registration statistics rather than estimates.
DNSSEC Adoption Tracking
DNSSEC deployment percentages are measured by scanning actual DNS records across all registered domains in each TLD zone.
Registrar Price Monitoring
Registration, renewal, and transfer prices are checked hourly across multiple accredited registrars and compared automatically.
Provider Market Share
DNS provider distribution is calculated from nameserver records, showing which hosting providers serve the most domains in each TLD.
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Disclaimer: The information on this page is sourced from IANA, ICANN, and respective registry operator publications, then structured and formatted with the assistance of AI. While accuracy is a priority, details such as pricing, registration requirements, and policies may change. Always verify with the official registry or an accredited registrar before making registration decisions.