Madrid is the capital and most populous municipality of Spain, with about 3.4 million inhabitants. It is also the capital of the surrounding Community of Madrid, and the core of an urban area of around 7 million people, the second largest in the European Union. The municipality covers 604.3 km² geographical area. Madrid lies on the River Manzanares in the central part of the Iberian Peninsula at about 650 meters above sea level.
Country: Spain
Founded: 9th century
Elevation: 650 m (2,130 ft)
Area code: +34 (ES) + 91 (M)
Autonomous community: Community of Madrid
Demonym(s): Madrilenian, Madrilene · madrileño, -ña; matritense · gato, -a
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