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El Pilar

El Pilar, Residential district in Fuencarral-El Pardo, Madrid, Spain.

Description

El Pilar is a residential neighborhood in northern Madrid with apartment buildings, small shops, and green spaces distributed along quiet streets. The infrastructure is geared toward daily life, with local services and public squares that run through the district.

History

The neighborhood developed during Madrid's major expansion in the mid-20th century, when new residential areas were built for the growing population. This growth made it an important part of Madrid's northern urban development.

Culture

This neighborhood has developed as a residential area with its own character, where residents regularly gather in local squares and shops. Daily life follows the rhythm of a typical Madrid district, where family and community connections matter to the people who live here.

Practical

Barrio del Pilar metro station on Line 9 offers direct connections to central Madrid and other neighborhoods. Several bus routes also run through the area, making it easy to explore different parts of the city.

Did you know?

The neighborhood borders five other districts, giving it a special position within Madrid. This central location at the edge of several neighborhoods makes it a meeting point with diverse connections.

Shares border with
Peñagrande, Mirasierra, La Paz, Valdeacederas, Valdezarza
GPS coordinates
40.47823,-3.71154
Latest update
December 7, 2025 10:08

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