El Álamo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
El Álamo
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Municipal location within the Community of Madrid.
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community | Community of Madrid | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 22.25 km2 (8.59 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 9,353 | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
El Álamo (pronounced el AH-lah-mo) is a small town in central Spain. It is part of the Community of Madrid, which is one of Spain's 17 self-governing regions. Think of it like a state or province.
El Álamo is known as a municipality. This means it's a local area with its own government. It's located in a larger area called Navalcarnero.
Where is El Álamo Located?
El Álamo is in the heart of Spain. It's found southwest of the big city of Madrid. This makes it easy to visit from the capital.
The town covers an area of about 22.25 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 2,225 football fields!
What is a Municipality?
In Spain, a municipality is a local government area. It's like a city or town that manages its own services. These services include things like local police, schools, and parks.
Each municipality has a mayor and a town council. They make decisions for the people living there. El Álamo is one of many municipalities in the Community of Madrid.
People and Life in El Álamo
As of 2018, about 9,353 people lived in El Álamo. This makes it a medium-sized town. It's big enough to have its own community feel.
Life in El Álamo is typical of many Spanish towns. People enjoy local traditions and events. The town offers a peaceful place to live, close to nature. It also has good connections to the larger city of Madrid.
The town uses Central European Time (CET). During summer, they switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST). This is common across most of Europe.
See also
In Spanish: El Álamo (Comunidad de Madrid) para niños
