Moncloa-Aravaca

Moncloa-Aravaca
District
Plaza de Moncloa
Plaza de Moncloa
CountrySpain
Aut. communityCommunity of Madrid
MunicipalityMadrid
Government
 • Councillor-PresidentBorja Fanjul (PP, 2023)
Area
 • Total
32.89 km2 (12.70 sq mi)
Population
116.531

Moncloa-Aravaca is a district of the municipality of Madrid, Spain. It is located to the northwest of the city centre, spanning across both banks of the Manzanares. It is made up of the neighborhoods of Aravaca, Argüelles, Casa de Campo, Ciudad Universitaria, El Plantío, Valdemarín and Valdezarza.

The Palace of Moncloa, located in Ciudad Universitaria, is the residence of the Spanish Prime Minister.

Geography

Subdivision

The district is administratively divided into 7 neighborhoods (barrios):

  • Aravaca
  • Argüelles
  • Casa de Campo
  • Ciudad Universitaria
  • El Plantío
  • Valdemarín
  • Valdezarza

Education

The Colegio Japonés de Madrid, the Japanese international school in Madrid, is located in the El Plantío area.[1]

See also

  • Faro de Moncloa
  • Palacio de la Moncloa

References

  1. ↑ "Como llegar." (Archive) Colegio Japonés de Madrid. Retrieved on 5 January 2014. "Avda. de la Victoria, 98, El Plantio 28023 Madrid Spain"
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