The municipality of Getafe lies in the province of Madrid, in the Community of Madrid: according to official INE figures for 1 January 2025 it is home to 193,238 people, over about 80.0 km².
With about 2,415 inhabitants per km², it is one of the most densely populated areas in the country, part of a large metropolitan area. Of the 83 municipalities in the province of Madrid with at least 5,000 inhabitants, it is number 5 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 19 km south of Madrid, the provincial capital.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Parla (11 km), What to see in Madrid (13 km), Relaxing in Madrid (13 km), Eating in Madrid (13 km), Madrid (13 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Getafe; all the municipalities in the province of Madrid are listed on their own page.
Getafe on the map
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Municipalities of the province of Madrid · Community of Madrid