Moncloa-Aravaca
Moncloa-Aravaca (also named Moncloa) is one of the 21 districts of the city of Madrid, Spain.
Moncloa-Aravaca | |
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 Plaza de Moncloa | |
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| Country |  Spain |
| Aut. community |  Madrid |
| Municipality |  Madrid |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32.89 km2 (12.70 sq mi) |
| Population | 116.531 |
| Madrid district number | 9 |
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
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Moncloa-Aravaca. |
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