Pozuelo de Alarcón

City in Madrid, Spain

Overview

Pozuelo de Alarcón is an affluent suburb just west of central Madrid, known for its green spaces, safe streets, and a relaxed blend of modern and traditional Spanish living. It's popular among families, professionals, and international residents who appreciate its proximity to Madrid and high quality of life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Madrid
Population
89,378
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
40.43°, -3.81°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
93
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,307
Local Cost
$1,580
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
88
English
60
Temperature
13.5°C
Summer Avg
24.0°C
Winter Avg
4.3°C
Record High
40.9°C
Record Low
-8.9°C
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
447 mm
Internet Speed
287 Mbps
Upload
259 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
165
Coworking
1
Cafes
15
Nightlife
45
Parks
104
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MAD
Distance
22 km

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

29 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Colonia de los Ángeles Colonia La Cabaña Colonia Militar - Colonia Jardín (Pozuelo de Alarcón)
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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 17 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 29 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-04.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 76/100.