Madrid Facts and Information

Madrid Country: Spain

Madrid By The Numbers:

Population: 3,200,000 (city); 5,600,000 (metropolitan)

Land Area: 611 km² / 236 sq mi

Elevation: 640 m / 2,100 ft

Average Annual Rainfall: 43 cm / 17 in

Average January Temperature: 6°C / 42°F

Average July Temperature: 24°C / 75°F

Quick Facts:

Major Industries: Textiles, Tourism

Electricity: 220 volts, 60 Hz; standard two-pin plug

Time Zone: GMT + 1

Country Dialing Code: +34

Area Code: 91

Did You Know?

Madrid towers as Europe's highest capital.

Real Madrid FC, Madrid's soccer club, is the most successful soccer club of the 20th century.