Moncloa-Aravaca
| Moncloa-Aravaca | |
|---|---|
| District of Madrid | |
|
Plaza de Moncloa | |
 | |
| Country |
 Spain |
| Aut. community |
 Madrid |
| Municipality |
 Madrid |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.89 km2 (12.70 sq mi) |
| Population | 116.531 |
| Madrid district number | 9 |
Moncloa-Aravaca (also named Moncloa) is one of the 21 districts of the city of Madrid, Spain.
The Palace of Moncloa, located in the district, is the residence of the Prime Minister of Spain, and because of this in Spain "Moncloa" is sometimes used as a metonym for the central government, especially when contrasting with the governments of the autonomous communities.
Geography
Subdivision
The district is administratively divided into 7 wards (Barrios):
Education
The Colegio Japonés de Madrid, the Japanese international school in Madrid, is located in the El Plantío area.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ "Como llegar." (Archive) Colegio Japonés de Madrid. Retrieved on 5 January 2014. "Avda. de la Victoria, 98, El Plantio 28023 Madrid Spain"
External links
Media related to Moncloa-Aravaca at Wikimedia Commons
Coordinates: 40°26′07″N 3°43′08″W / 40.435151°N 3.718765°W
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