Cobeña facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cobeña
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Location of Cobeña in Madrid
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 Cobeña
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Community | Community of Madrid | ||
| Province | Madrid | ||
| Comarca | Cuenca del Medio Jarama | ||
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| • Total | 20.8 km2 (8.0 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 675 m (2,215 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 7,280 | ||
| • Density | 350.0/km2 (906.5/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Cobeñenses | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Cobeña is a small town and a municipality (a type of local government area) in central Spain. It is part of the Community of Madrid, which is like a state or region in Spain. Cobeña is located about 27 kilometers (about 17 miles) northeast of the big city of Madrid.
About Cobeña
Cobeña is part of an area called the comarca of Alcalá. Think of a comarca as a traditional region that shares similar features. This town is nestled between three hills, and it's surrounded by many kilometers of farm fields.
Cobeña's Unique Landscape
The ground in Cobeña is made up of layers of clay and sand. This special ground allows water to flow underground in hidden rivers. These underground rivers eventually join the Jarama river, which is an important river in the region. The closest town to Cobeña is Algete, which is only about 3 kilometers (less than 2 miles) away.
What to See in Cobeña
One of the main places to visit in Cobeña is the historic church of San Cipriano. Churches like this often have interesting architecture and history that tell stories about the town's past.
