Cercedilla facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cercedilla
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Location of Cercedilla in Madrid
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 Cercedilla
Location in Spain
Cercedilla
Location in Community of Madrid
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Region | Community of Madrid | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 35.8 km2 (13.8 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 1,214 m (3,983 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 6,948 | ||
| • Density | 194.08/km2 (502.7/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Parraos | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Cercedilla is a town in the Community of Madrid, located in central Spain. It is found in the Sierra de Guadarrama mountains. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a town or city.
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Famous People from Cercedilla
Cercedilla is known as the hometown of Francisco Fernández Ochoa (1950–2006). He was a famous alpine ski racer. He made history by becoming the first and only Spaniard to win a gold medal at the Winter Olympics.
Francisco Fernández Ochoa's Olympic Win
Francisco won the slalom event in 1972. This big win happened in Japan. A statue was put up in his honor in Cercedilla shortly before he passed away.
Blanca Fernández Ochoa's Olympic Medal
Many of Francisco's brothers and sisters were also on the national ski team. His sister, Blanca, also won an Olympic medal. She earned a bronze medal in 1992 in France.
Getting Around Cercedilla
Cercedilla has good public transport options. You can travel by bus or train.
Bus Services
Buses help people get around the town and connect to other places.
Local Bus Lines
- Line 1: This bus goes from the Fuenfría hospital to the High School.
Buses to Other Towns
- Line 680: Connects Cercedilla with Collado Villalba, where there is a hospital.
- Line 684: Travels between Madrid (Moncloa area) and Cercedilla. It passes through Guadarrama.
Train Services
Cercedilla has its own train station. This station serves two main train lines.
Cercanías Train Lines
- Line C-8: This line connects Cercedilla to bigger cities like Madrid, Alcalá de Henares, and Guadalajara.
- Line C-9: This line is mostly for tourists. It has only two stops. One stop is in Navacerrada and the other is in Cotos. Both are located in the beautiful Sierra de Guadarrama mountains.
Regional Train Connections
A regional train line also starts from Cercedilla. This train connects the village of Cercedilla with Segovia.
