Getafe
A community guide to Getafe in Comunidad de Madrid, España.
- Population
- 187,525 residents
- Region
- Comunidad de Madrid
- Country
- España
- Coordinates
- 40.3057, -3.7330
History
The history of Getafe 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, Getafe 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.
Overview
Getafe is a populated place in Comunidad de Madrid, España. The community supports 187,525 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Comunidad de Madrid. Its position within the broader regional network gives Getafe a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Getafe sits at approximate coordinates 40.3057 latitude and -3.7330 longitude within Comunidad de Madrid. The terrain and natural features around Getafe 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.
Getting there
Reaching Getafe typically involves the regional road network of Comunidad de Madrid or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse España. Local routes link Getafe to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Comunidad de Madrid. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Getafe.