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Cobeña
Flag of Cobeña
Flag
Coat of arms of Cobeña
Coat of arms
Location of Cobeña in Madrid
Location of Cobeña in Madrid
Cobeña is located in Spain
Cobeña
Cobeña
Location in Spain
Country Spain
Community Community of Madrid
Province Madrid
Comarca Cuenca del Medio Jarama
Area
 • Total 20.8 km2 (8.0 sq mi)
Elevation
675 m (2,215 ft)
Population
 (2018)
 • 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.

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