City:
Madrid
City: Madrid
Type: Large urban city (capital)
Population: 3,213,271
Area: 607 km² (234.36 mi²)
Climate: Mediterranean; continental
- Hot summers, cool winters
- Average annual temperature: 14.8 °C (58.6 °F)
- Average annual precipitation: 2.49 cm (0.98 in)
Geography: Located in central Spain on a plateau at an average of 667 m (2,188 ft) above sea level, near the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range.
Description: A large metropolitan capital with both modern cityscapes and historic sights, a heavy dose of culture and art, and possibly the best nightlife in Spain.