El Vellón facts for kids
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El Vellón
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Panorama of El Vellón
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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 | 13.18 sq mi (34.14 km2) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 1,942 | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
El Vellón is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the Community of Madrid, Spain. It's a quiet place that is known for its historic Watchtower of El Vellón. In 2018, about 1,942 people lived there.
Getting Around El Vellón
El Vellón has a public transport system that helps people travel to and from the town. There are three bus lines that serve the area. All of these buses are run by a company called ALSA.
Bus Routes
Two of the bus lines connect El Vellón directly with Madrid, the capital city of Spain.
- Line 191: This bus travels between Madrid (from a place called Plaza de Castilla) and Buitrago.
- Line 193: This line also starts in Madrid (Plaza de Castilla) and goes through Pedrezuela before reaching El Vellón.
- Line 197D: This bus connects El Vellón with nearby towns. It travels between Torrelaguna, El Vellón, and El Molar.
Things to See
One of the most famous landmarks in El Vellón is its historic watchtower. This tower is a significant part of the town's history.
See also
In Spanish: El Vellón para niños
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