Madrid

Southwest Europe, Spain
Spain

People from Madrid are called:

Male/General:

Madrileño

Pronunciation:

/ˌmædrɪˈleɪnjoʊ/

Quick Facts

Population:
3,223,334 (2024 est.)
Country:
Spain
Region:
Southwest Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From Arabic 'Magerit', meaning 'place of many streams'.

About Madrid

  • Capital and largest city of Spain.
  • Geographic center of Spain and major cultural hub.
  • Home to world-renowned museums like the Prado and Reina Sofia.
  • Known for vibrant nightlife, tapas culture, and Royal Palace.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Lisbon

502 km west

People are called:

Lisboner

Paris

1050 km northeast

People are called:

Parisian

Rome

1365 km east

People are called:

Roman

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