San Sebastián de los Reyes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Sebastián de los Reyes
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| Nickname(s):
Sanse, Pamplona chica
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 San Sebastián de los Reyes
Location in Spain
San Sebastián de los Reyes
Location in Community of Madrid
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Region | Community of Madrid | ||
| Founded | 1492 | ||
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| • Type | ayuntamiento | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 59.26 km2 (22.88 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 59.26 km2 (22.88 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 730 m (2,400 ft) | ||
| Population
(2022)
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| • Total | 91,083 | ||
| • Density | 1,537.01/km2 (3,980.8/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | CET (GMT +1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (GMT +2) | ||
| Post code |
28701-28703, 28706-28709
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| Area code(s) | +34 91 | ||
| Website | http://www.ssreyes.org/ | ||
San Sebastián de los Reyes, often called "Sanse," is a town in the Community of Madrid, Spain. It was founded in 1492 and is about 20 kilometers (12 miles) north of Madrid. Sanse is known for its close connection with the nearby town of Alcobendas.
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Geography of San Sebastián de los Reyes
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San Sebastián de los Reyes is located north of Madrid. It forms one big urban area with the town of Alcobendas. This means the two towns are built right next to each other.
Getting Around San Sebastián de los Reyes
San Sebastián de los Reyes has good transport links. The A-1 motorway runs right by the town. This makes it easy to travel by car.
Bus Services
Many bus lines connect San Sebastián de los Reyes to Madrid. They also link the town to other places in the Sierra Norte area of Madrid. There are also local buses that help people get around within the town.
Train Connections
San Sebastián de los Reyes shares a train station with Alcobendas. From this station, you can take trains to Madrid. You can also travel to other cities like Getafe or Parla.
Economy and Businesses
Many big companies have offices or stores in San Sebastián de los Reyes. These include well-known names like IKEA and Carrefour. Other companies like Leroy Merlin, Media Markt, and Telepizza also have a presence here.
A video game company called MercurySteam is based in Sanse. They are known for making popular video games.
Sports and Activities
San Sebastián de los Reyes has a famous race track called the Jarama Circuit. This circuit used to host big racing events. These included the Spanish Grand Prix for cars and motorcycles in the 1960s to 1980s.
There is also a women's soccer team called Madrid CFF. Even though they are called "Madrid CFF," their home stadium is in San Sebastián de los Reyes. They play in the top women's soccer league, the Primera División (women).
Sister Cities
San Sebastián de los Reyes has a "sister city" relationship with another town. This is a way for towns in different countries to share culture and friendship.
- Baunatal, Germany (since 1990)
See also
In Spanish: San Sebastián de los Reyes para niños
