Ciudad Lineal
Ciudad Lineal | |
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 District hall | |
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| Country |  Spain |
| Aut. community |  Madrid |
| Municipality |  Madrid |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.43 km2 (4.41 sq mi) |
| Population | 228,171 |
| • Density | 19,970/km2 (51,700/sq mi) |
| Madrid district number | 15 |
Ciudad Lineal (Linear city in English) is a district in Madrid (Spain).
Geography
Subdivision
The district is administratively divided into 9 wards (Barrios):
- Atalaya
- Colina
- Concepción
- Pinar de Chamartín (also named Costillares)
- Pueblo Nuevo
- Quintana
- San Juan Bautista
- San Pascual
- Ventas
History
Its name, Linear City, comes from the model of organization by the Spanish architect Arturo Soria y Mata, the linear city, based on the idea of the line. The main street in the district has his name, Arturo Soria street.
Photogallery
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Map of Arturo Soria y Mata's idea.
External links
Media related to Ciudad Lineal District at Wikimedia Commons
40°27′N 3°39′W / 40.450°N 3.650°W
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