Getafe facts for kids
Getafe is a busy city in Spain. It is located about 15 kilometers (9 miles) south of Madrid. Over 158,000 people live in Getafe. It is known for its many shops and factories. Getafe also has a university and a military air base. The city is home to a football team that plays in Spain's top league.
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Discovering Getafe
Getafe is a modern city with a rich past. It is part of the Community of Madrid. The city is a hub for business and industry. Many people work in its factories and offices. Getafe also has a strong connection to education and sports.
Getafe's Location and Nature
Getafe is in a flat area. It is part of the Manzanares River basin. The city is surrounded by some interesting natural spots. These include hills and small lakes.
Hills and Rivers
The Cerro de los Ángeles is a famous hill near Getafe. It is often called the "geographic center" of the Iberian Peninsula. This means it's considered the middle point of Spain and Portugal. The Manzanares River flows near Getafe. Its banks offer green spaces for nature lovers.
Protected Lakes
Getafe is also home to the Lakes of Perales. These are four small lakes. They are protected because they are rare in the area. These lakes provide a home for many plants and animals.
A Look at Getafe's History
Getafe has a long history. People have lived in this area for a very long time. There are even ruins of an old Roman villa here. Over the centuries, Getafe grew from a small town into a modern city.
Old Buildings and Churches
Some of Getafe's oldest buildings are churches. The Iglesia de Perales del Río is one example. It shows the city's long history. The Hermitage del Cerro de los Ángeles is another important religious building.
Life in Modern Getafe
Today, Getafe is a lively place. It has many modern buildings and busy streets. The city offers a good quality of life for its residents.
Education and Learning
Getafe is home to a campus of the Charles III University of Madrid. This university attracts students from all over. It helps make Getafe a center for learning and research.
Sports and Recreation
Sports are a big part of life in Getafe. The city's football team, Getafe CF, is very popular. They play their games at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez stadium. Getafe also has public swimming pools and parks. These places are great for staying active and having fun.
Shopping and City Life
The Calle Madrid is one of Getafe's main streets. It is a pedestrian area, meaning only people can walk there. This street is full of shops and restaurants. It is a popular spot for locals and visitors. The central plaza in Getafe Centro is another busy area. It is a great place to meet friends or enjoy an evening out.
Images for kids
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Ruins of the Roman villa of La Torrecilla.
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Engraving of Getafe published in 1878 in La Academia: revista de la cultura hispano portuguesa, latino-Americana.
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Getafe's Gran Teatro (Great Theater) at the end of the 19th century.
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Cerro Buenavista, or Buenavista hill, the area of highest elevation in the Getafe municipality at 704 meters (2309 ft). There is a deposit of water on the summit of the hill from the canal of Isabel II.
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Cerro de los Ángeles
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The bank of the Manzanares River.
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Lakes of Perales. Because so few remain, these four small lakes are protected.
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A park in Getafe on a snowy day.
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View from the Cerro de los Ángeles from the middle of the eastern municipal border. Visible are pine trees, olive trees, and extensive wheat fields.
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Modern building in the Getafe Norte neighborhood.
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Iglesia de Perales del Río; one of the oldest buildings in the city.
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Hermitage del Cerro de los Ángeles.
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Central plaza in the Getafe Centro neighbourhood.
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Evening in the La Alhóndiga neighbourhood.
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Houses in Sector III neighbourhood.
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Planes at the Getafe Air Force Base.
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Public pool of Getafe Norte. The Cerro de los Ángeles in the background.
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Train and metro station Getafe Central.
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Graph showing the population of Getafe during the 20th and 21st centuries.
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Pedestrian portion of the Calle Madrid, one of the most commercial and central streets in the city.
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Natural surroundings of the Getafe municipal district. The hills of the Marañosa can be seen in the distance.
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Getafe's City hall.
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Escuelas Pías, a center of religious education founded in 1609
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Façade of the Hospitalillo de San José.
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Getafe bullring.
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Monument of The Angels.
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Tables in a restaurant in central Getafe on a summer night.
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Madrid Street, commercial area.
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Coliseum Alfonso Pérez.
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The central neighborhoods of Getafe, with the Cerro de los Ángeles as backdrop. The following are visible from left to right: the tower of town hall (a white tower), the Cathedral of Our Lady of Magdalena, and single family homes from the Sector III neighborhood. Photograph taken from Buenavista hill.
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