Ajalvir facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ajalvir
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Location of Ajalvir in Madrid
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 Ajalvir
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community | Madrid | ||
| Province | Madrid | ||
| Comarca | Alcalá | ||
| Judicial district | Torrejón de Ardoz | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 19.62 km2 (7.58 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 647 m (2,123 ft) | ||
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 4,559 | ||
| • Density | 232.36/km2 (601.82/sq mi) | ||
| Demonyms | Ajalvireño, ña | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
28864
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Ajalvir (pronounced like "ah-hal-VEER") is a town and a municipality in central Spain. It's part of the Community of Madrid, which is like a large region or state. Ajalvir is located about 26 kilometers (about 16 miles) northeast of the big city of Madrid. It's also about 12 kilometers (about 7.5 miles) from Alcalá de Henares, another important town. Ajalvir is in an area called the Comarca de Alcalá.
The name Ajalvir is thought to come from an old Arabic word, al-jalaoui. This word means "isolated" or "separated," which might describe how the town was once located.
Where is Ajalvir?
Ajalvir is surrounded by other towns. To the north, it borders Cobeña. To the east, you'll find Daganzo de Arriba. On its west side is Paracuellos de Jarama, and to the south, it borders Torrejón de Ardoz.
Ajalvir's Landscape
A small creek runs right through the center of Ajalvir. This creek might be a branch of another stream called "de la Huelga." The land around Ajalvir has gentle hills. The highest point is called "Cabeza Gorda," which means "Fat Head." It's 767 meters (about 2,516 feet) high and is near another hill called "cerro del tordo" (hill of the thrush).
Getting Around Ajalvir
You can get to and from Ajalvir using several bus lines. These buses connect Ajalvir to nearby towns and even to Madrid.
Bus Routes
- 215: Connects Torrejón de Ardoz and Paracuellos del Jarama. (Run by ALSA)
- 251: Travels between Torrejón de Ardoz, Valdeavero, and Alcalá de Henares. (ALSA)
- 252: Goes from Torrejón de Ardoz to Daganzo and Alcalá de Henares. (ALSA)
- 254: Links Valdeolmos/Fuente el Saz with Alcalá de Henares. (ALSA)
- 256: Connects Madrid (Canillejas) to Daganzo and Valdeavero. (ALSA)
- N204: This is a night bus line that runs from Madrid (Canillejas) to Paracuellos and Daganzo. (ALSA)
See also
In Spanish: Ajalvir para niños
