Madrid, the capital of Spain, is located in the center of the country at 40°25′ N 3°45′ W. Population of Madrid city was 3,093,000 (Madrilenes, madrileños) as of 2003 estimates. Population of the urban area was 4,791,000 as of 2000 estimates. Population of the metropolitan area (urban area plus satellite towns) was 5,604,000 as of 2003 estimates. The city spans a total of 607 km² (378 mi²).

Madrid is the capital not only of the country but also of the province and the autonomous community of Madrid.