San Fernando de Henares facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Fernando de Henares
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 San Fernando de Henares
Location in Community of Madrid
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Region |  Community of Madrid |
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| Comarca | Madrid metropolitan area | ||
| Founded | 1746 | ||
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| • Total | 39.29 km2 (15.17 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 580 m (1,900 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 39,466 | ||
| • Density | 1,004.48/km2 (2,601.6/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Sanfernandinos | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
28830
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| Dialing code | 91 | ||
San Fernando de Henares is a town in Spain. It is located in the Community of Madrid, which is like a big region. The town covers about 39.9 square kilometers. In 2022, around 38,904 people lived there.
People in San Fernando de Henares grow olives, cereals, and vegetables. They also raise cattle for meat and milk, and get wool from sheep. The town has factories that work with metal, build machines, make food, and print things.
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History of San Fernando de Henares
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The story of San Fernando de Henares began in 1746. King Philip V bought the land to build a royal fabric factory. This factory would make cloth for the royal family and others.
How the Town Started
After King Philip V passed away, his son, Ferdinand VI, continued the project. He chose a person named Ventura de Argumosa to manage the new Royal Place.
Houses were built around the factory for the workers. This is how the town of San Fernando de Henares began to grow. A large square, now called Plaza de España, was created in front of the factory. Another square, Plaza de Fernando VI, was also built nearby.
Protecting Historic Buildings
Today, this whole area is very special. It has been declared a historic and artistic monument. This means the original houses and squares cannot be changed. This helps protect the town's history for everyone to see.
The Famous Factory Building
Over the years, the town has faced many challenges. The main factory building, which is a symbol of the town, has been used for different purposes. At one point, it even served as a hospice, a place for people who needed care.
Now, only the main front part of the factory, called the façade, remains. It has been fixed up and is now part of the new city hall building.
Getting Around San Fernando de Henares
It is easy to get to and from San Fernando de Henares.
Road Access
- You can reach the town directly from the A II highway (at kilometer 15).
- The M-40 and M-45 highways also have exits (27 and 32) that lead to the town.
Public Transportation Options
- Buses: You can take a bus from Madrid (from places like Avenida de América, Ciudad Líneal, and Vicálvaro). These are lines 281 to 289.
- There are also local bus lines, UR-2 and U-1, that help people travel within the city.
- Metro: San Fernando de Henares also has its own metro station, making it easy to travel by subway.
Sister Cities Around the World
San Fernando de Henares has a special connection with another city. This is called a "twin town" or "sister city" relationship.
Vaslui, Romania
See also
In Spanish: San Fernando de Henares para niños
