Moncloa-Aravaca

Moncloa-Aravaca (also named Moncloa) is one of the 21 districts of the city of Madrid, Spain.

Moncloa-Aravaca
District of Madrid
Plaza de Moncloa
Country Spain
Aut. community Madrid
Municipality Madrid
Area
 • Total32.89 km2 (12.70 sq mi)
Population
116.531
Madrid district number9

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
  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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