Alcorcón

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Alcorcón, Municipality in Madrid Metropolitan Area, Spain

Located 13 kilometers southwest of Madrid, Alcorcón spans across 33.7 square kilometers at an elevation of 711 meters above sea level.

The first written record of Alcorcón dates to July 28, 1208, when it appeared in a court document about territorial disputes.

The Santa María la Blanca parish church, constructed during the 16th and 17th centuries, remains the central religious structure of Alcorcón.

The municipality connects to Madrid through Metro Lines 10 and 12, Cercanías line C-5, and regular bus services from multiple stations.

The municipal coat of arms displays three red pots on a green hill against a gold shield, referencing the historical pottery industry.

Location: Madrid Metropolitan Area

Location: Community of Madrid

Capital city: Alcorcón

Elevation above the sea: 711 m

Shares border with: Boadilla del Monte, Fuenlabrada, Leganés, Madrid, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Móstoles, Villaviciosa de Odón, Latina

Website: http://ayto-alcorcon.es

GPS coordinates: 40.34932,-3.82845

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:15

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