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Madrid is the capital and most populous city of Spain, and the political, economic and cultural centre of the country. It stands on an elevated plain in the center of the Iberian Peninsula, with a population of 3,477,497 as of 2025.
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Population2025 figure, from Madrid's own Wikipedia infobox (city proper). Area (sq km) Population Estimate Year Elevation (m) Cross-Tradition Connections
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Madrid is the capital of Spain.
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1. Madrid (Wikipedia)
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3,477,497
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605.77 km2 (233.89 sq mi)
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660 m (2,170 ft)
1. Madrid (Wikipedia)
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40°25′01″N 3°42′12″W
1. Madrid (Wikipedia)
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the capital and most populous city of Spain
1. Madrid (Wikipedia)
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the political, economic and cultural centre of the country
1. Madrid (Wikipedia)
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Madrid is the capital and most populous city of Spain.
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