San Martín de Valdeiglesias explained

Official Name:San Martín de Valdeiglesias
Pushpin Map:Spain
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Spain.
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Spain
Subdivision Type1:Autonomous community
Subdivision Name1:Madrid
Subdivision Type2:Province
Area Total Km2:115.5
Elevation M:681
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:CET
Utc Offset:+1
Timezone Dst:CEST
Utc Offset Dst:+2
Website:http://www.sanmartindevaldeiglesias.es

San Martín de Valdeiglesias is a town of Comunidad de Madrid with a population is 8,812 people (2022[1]).

History

The Castle of Coracera was built in the fifteenth century.

Geography

San Martín is near to Cadalso de los Vidrios, Pelayos de la Presa, Villa del Prado, Aldea del Fresno, Navas del Rey y Colmenar del Arroyo, other towns of Comunidad de Madrid, and it is also near the village of Ávila: El Tiemblo, and Pantano de San Juan.

Culture

In the summer, San Martín, the population increases due to an influx of non-residents escaping the winter to spend their holidays.

The most well-known entertainers in the town are a music and dance group called "Grupo de Jotas María de la Nueva".

Festivals in San Martín are held between 7–12 September in honour of the Virgin Mary.

References

40.364°N -4.401°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Madrid: Población por municipios y sexo. (2881) . 2023-10-11 . INE . es.