Alcorcón facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Alcorcón
Municipality
Flag Coat of arms
Country	Spain
Region	Community of Madrid
Founded	13th century
Area
• Total	33.7 km2 (13.0 sq mi)
Elevation	711 m (2,333 ft)
Population
• Total	172,384
• Density	5,115/km2 (13,248/sq mi)
Demonyms	alcorconero, -ra (es)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	28921–28925
Area code(s)	+34 (ES) + 91 (M)

Alcorcón (Spanish pronunciation: [al.koɾˈkon]) is a city in Spain. It is located in the Community of Madrid. It is also a municipality, which is like a local government area. In 2020, about 172,384 people lived there.

Exploring Alcorcón's Location

Alcorcón as seen from space by the European Space Agency's Sentinel-2 satellite.

Alcorcón is mostly flat land. It sits about 711 meters (2,333 feet) above sea level. The highest point in the area is El Ventorro del Cano, which is 741 meters (2,431 feet) high. It is located in the northern part of the municipality.

A Look at Alcorcón's Past

People have lived in the Alcorcón area since ancient times. The city's name comes from Arabic. We don't know much about Alcorcón before the Reconquista. This was a long period when Christian kingdoms took back land from Muslim rule in Spain.

The first time Alcorcón was mentioned in writing was on July 28, 1208. This was in a court document about land arguments. These arguments were between the cities of Madrid and Segovia a long time ago.

The main church in Alcorcón, called Santa María la Blanca, was built in the 1500s and 1600s. Until the 1960s, Alcorcón was a small farming village. After that, it grew very quickly. Modern buildings now surround the old village center.

How Alcorcón Works

Getting Around Alcorcón

Alcorcón is well-connected to Madrid and other places. You can travel by:

• Metro trains: Line 10 and Line 12
• Cercanías commuter trains: Line C-5
• Many bus routes: 511, 512, 513, 514, 516, 518, 536, 541, 545, 546, 547, 548, 551, N501, N502, N504

Important Places to See

Alcorcón has some interesting places to visit:

• San José de Valderas Castles: These castles look like they are from the Gothic period.
• Santa María la Blanca Parish Church: This is the historic church mentioned earlier.
• Glass art museum: A museum dedicated to art made from glass.

Healthcare in Alcorcón

The city has two hospitals:

• Fundación Hospital de Alcorcón: This hospital is owned by the state but run by a private company.
• Hospital Sur Madrid: This is a completely private hospital.

The Alcorcón campus of the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (URJC) also offers health-related courses.

Sports in Alcorcón

A football match between Alcorcón and Leganés at the Santo Domingo Municipal Stadium.

Alcorcón is home to a few sports teams:

• Football: The main football team is Agrupación Deportiva de Alcorcón. They play in the Primera Federación league. Another team is CF Trival Valderas, which plays in the Tercera División.
• American Football: Alcorcón also has an American football team called the Alcorcón Smilodons. Their team colors are yellow and navy blue.

City Connections

Alcorcón has special partnerships with other cities around the world. These are called "city partnerships" or "sister cities." They help build friendships and cultural exchange.

• Mayarí (Cuba)
• Nejapa (El Salvador)
• Ancón (Peru)
• Al Hoceima (Morocco)
• Daira of Bu Craa (in the Sahrawi refugee camps near Tinduf, Algeria)

Famous People from Alcorcón

• La Terremoto de Alcorcón: A well-known singer.

See Also

In Spanish: Alcorcón para niños

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