How Big Is Madrid?

Madrid Size Overview

Madrid covers an area of 604 km² (233 mi²) in Spain, Europe. Spain's capital and largest city. The city is often called "The Capital of the Sun". To put this in perspective, Madrid is roughly the same size as Seoul.

With a population of 3.3 million (6.8 million in the metropolitan area), Madrid has a population density of 5,513 people per km². The greater Madrid metropolitan area extends to 8,028 km².

Madrid has a history stretching back to 852. The city is renowned for Prado Museum, Royal Palace, Retiro Park, and Real Madrid.

Madrid has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate, with summer temperatures averaging 26°C and winters around 6°C. The city's main public transit system is the Madrid Metro. At 650 meters above sea level, Madrid is one of the higher-elevation major cities.