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Coslada

Coslada
Municipality
City Hall
City Hall
Flag of Coslada
Flag
Coat of arms of Coslada
Coat of arms
Location of the municipality of Coslada within the Community of Madrid
Location of the municipality of Coslada within the Community of Madrid
Coslada is located in Spain
Coslada
Coslada
Location in Spain
Coordinates: 40°25′34″N 3°33′54″W / 40.42611°N 3.56500°W / 40.42611; -3.56500Coordinates: 40°25′34″N 3°33′54″W / 40.42611°N 3.56500°W / 40.42611; -3.56500
Country Spain Spain
Region Community of Madrid Community of Madrid
Comarca Madrid metropolitan area
Government
 • Alcalde Ángel Viveros (2015) (PSOE)
Area
 • Total 12 km2 (5 sq mi)
Elevation 621 m (2,037 ft)
Population (2011)
 • Total 91,861
 • Density 7,700/km2 (20,000/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Cosladeño/a
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 28821, 28822, 28823
Dialing code 91
Website Official website

Coslada (Spanish pronunciation: [kozˈlaða]) is a city and municipality in the autonomous community of Madrid in central Spain. As of 2015, the mayor of Coslada is Ángel Viveros Gutiérrez (PSOE).

The Dry Port of the Community of Madrid is located in Coslada, which turns the city into a strategic point. The majority of the companies which transport important commodities that operate in Spain have branch offices in Coslada. Another economic asset is its proximity to the Airport of Barajas, where a great percentage of its population is employed.


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