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Carabanchel

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Updated Friday, October 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Carabanchel?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

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  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • Fines for the sale or consumption of nitrous oxide in some areas of Spain

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Carabanchel month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Carabanchel are typically May, September and October, with average daytime highs around 22–27°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 34°C), January the coldest (average low 1°C), and March the wettest (about 77 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January10.51.4406.7
February13.82.8258.4
March15.74.8778.8
April19.07.46710.7
May24.211.44212.6
June29.916.62113.2
July34.320.0613.9
August33.819.91212.7
September27.115.05111.0
October21.911.0658.6
November14.35.7527.1
December11.33.1466.3

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People and places shaping Carabanchel

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Past and future events in Carabanchel

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Battle of Madrid

    Fierce fighting took place in Carabanchel during November 1936 in the Spanish Civil War.

  2. Closure of Carabanchel Prison

    Spain's notorious prison located in Carabanchel was closed in 1998.

  3. Inauguration of Puente de Arganzuela

    A major footbridge linking the districts of Carabanchel and Arganzuela was inaugurated in 2011.

Current public leadership

  • Carlos Izquierdo Torres

    Wikidata currently records this person as Carabanchel's head of government. Spanish politician.

People associated with this place

  • María Valverde

    Spanish actress born in Carabanchel who frequently speaks about her upbringing and roots in the neighborhood.

Historical figures

  • Ramón Bayeu

    Painter associated with Carabanchel.

  • Juan Mieg

    Known in Carabanchel as 'el tío Cigüeño', a physicist, chemist, naturalist, writer, and painter.

  • María Manuela Kirkpatrick

    Countess of Teba, associated with Carabanchel.

  • Próspero Merimée

    Writer of the novel 'Carmen', associated with Carabanchel.

  • Thérésa Tallien

    Born near Madrid at the château of San Pedro de Carabanchel de Arriba.

Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

  • Media related to Carabanchel District

    Madrid at Wikimedia Commons

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Carabanchel, in brief

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02 · History

How Carabanchel took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Carabanchel

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Carabanchel

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Carabanchel

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Carabanchel

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Carabanchel

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08 · Questions

Questions about Carabanchel

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carabanchel

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01 · Q&A

Where is Carabanchel located and what are its coordinates?

Carabanchel is situated in Spain at geographic coordinates 40.3909, -3.7242, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Carabanchel?

Carabanchel has a recorded population of approximately 253,678 and observes the Europe/Madrid time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Carabanchel?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Carabanchel include ES-ES, CA, GL, EU, OC, with EUR used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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