Moncloa-Aravaca

Moncloa-Aravaca is an administrative district in northwest Madrid that includes major university campuses and extensive green spaces. The area spreads across several neighborhoods with a mix of residential districts, academic institutions, and parks.

The district came together from several originally separate towns that were gradually incorporated into Madrid's administrative structure. This merger transformed the region from predominantly rural character into a permanent part of the modern city.

The university presence fills the streets with students and shapes how people spend their time here. Bookshops, cafes, and gathering spaces around the campus show how academic life weaves into the daily rhythm of the area.

The area connects to central Madrid through various metro stations, bus routes, and main roads. The different neighborhoods allow for multiple ways to explore depending on where you are or what you want to visit.

The Palace of Moncloa is located in this area and serves as the official residence and workplace of Spain's Prime Minister. While not open to the public, this building gives the district particular political significance.

Location: Madrid

Inception: July 1, 1988

Elevation above the sea: 666 m

Shares border with: Centro, Chamberí, Fuencarral-El Pardo, Latina, Tetuán, Pozuelo de Alarcón, Majadahonda, Las Rozas de Madrid

Website: https://madrid.es/portales/munimadrid/es/Inicio/El-Ayuntamiento/Moncloa-Aravaca?vgnextfmt=default&vgnextchannel=e9a3ca5d5fb96010VgnVCM100000dc0ca8c0RCRD

GPS coordinates: 40.43515,-3.71876

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:03