The municipality of Galapagar lies in the province of Madrid, in the Community of Madrid: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 36,758 people, over about 65.8 km².
Density, at about 559 inhabitants per km², is that of a populous urban area, with residential districts, services and businesses. Of the 83 municipalities in the province of Madrid with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 27 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 27 km north-west of Madrid, the provincial capital. The nearest major city is Madrid, about 30 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Boadilla del Monte (21 km), Nightlife (29 km), Eating in Madrid (30 km), Madrid (30 km), What to see in Madrid (31 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Galapagar; all the municipalities in the province of Madrid are listed on their own page.
Galapagar on the map
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Municipalities of the province of Madrid · Community of Madrid