Alcobendas
A community guide to Alcobendas in Comunidad de Madrid, España.
- Population
- 119,295 residents
- Region
- Comunidad de Madrid
- Country
- España
- Coordinates
- 40.5475, -3.6420
Community and amenities
Alcobendas offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Comunidad de Madrid: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Alcobendas's residents. Visitors passing through Alcobendas encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Overview
Alcobendas is a populated place in Comunidad de Madrid, España. The community supports 119,295 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Comunidad de Madrid. Its position within the broader regional network gives Alcobendas a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
History
The history of Alcobendas is bound up with the broader story of Comunidad de Madrid. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across España, Alcobendas has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Geography and location
Alcobendas sits at approximate coordinates 40.5475 latitude and -3.6420 longitude within Comunidad de Madrid. The terrain and natural features around Alcobendas reflect those typical of its part of España, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Comunidad de Madrid road network providing the principal routes in and out.