Arganzuela

Arganzuela
District of Madrid
CountrySpain
Autonomous communityMadrid
MunicipalityMadrid
Government
 • Councillor-PresidentDolores Navarro Ruiza (PP, 2023)
Area
 • Total
6.55 km2 (2.53 sq mi)
Population
148,797
 • Density27,700/km2 (72,000/sq mi)
Madrid district number2

Arganzuela is one of the 21 districts of the city of Madrid, Spain.

Geography

Position

Arganzuela is located in central-southern Madrid, separated from Latina, Carabanchel and Usera by the river Manzanares. The other bordering districts are Centro, Retiro and Puente de Vallecas.

Subdivision

The district is administratively divided into 7 wards (Barrios):

  • Atocha
  • Imperial
  • La Chopera
  • Las Acacias
  • Las Delicias
  • Legazpi
  • Palos de Moguer

Sightseeing

Matadero Madrid, in Arganzuela, is a former slaughterhouse that is currently a free entrance area and cultural centre where many activities take place in daytime.

See also

  • Gate of Toledo
  • Madrid Atocha railway station

References

    Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Madrid/Arganzuela.

    Media related to Arganzuela District, Madrid at Wikimedia Commons

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