San Blas-Canillejas

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San Blas-Canillejas, Administrative district in eastern Madrid, Spain

San Blas-Canillejas spans 22.36 square kilometers and contains eight distinct neighborhoods: Amposta, Arcos, Canillejas, Hellín, Rejas, Rosas, Salvador, and Simancas.

The district incorporates the former municipality of Canillejas, which maintained its independence until 1949 when it became integrated into the expanding city of Madrid.

Each of the eight neighborhoods within San Blas-Canillejas maintains its individual character through local festivals, community centers, and neighborhood associations.

The district houses approximately 150,000 residents and functions as number 20 in Madrid's administrative divisions, with numerous transport connections to the city center.

The area features a combination of historic buildings from the original Canillejas settlement alongside modern residential developments and green spaces across its neighborhoods.

Location: Madrid

Inception: September 26, 2012

Shares border with: Ciudad Lineal, Moratalaz, Barajas, Vicálvaro, Coslada, Hortaleza

Website: https://madrid.es/portales/munimadrid/es/Inicio/El-Ayuntamiento/San-Blas-Canillejas?vgnextfmt=default&vgnextchannel=5822ca5d5fb96010VgnVCM100000dc0ca8c0RCRD

GPS coordinates: 40.42600,-3.61276

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:14

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