Villaviciosa de Odón

Villaviciosa de Odón
—  Municipality  —

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Location of Villaviciosa de Odón
Villaviciosa de Odón
Location in Spain
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Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Madrid
Province Madrid
Comarca Madrid metropolitan area
Founded 18th century
Government
 • Alcalde José Jover (PP)
Area
 • Total 68.17 km2 (26.3 sq mi)
Elevation 650 m (2,133 ft)
Population (2009)
 • Total 26,475
 • Density 388.4/km2 (1,005.9/sq mi)
Demonym Villaodonense
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 28670-28679
Official language(s) Spanish
Website Official website

Villaviciosa de Odón is a municipality in the western zone of the Community of Madrid in Spain. The city is located 15 km west Madrid's city center, in the western zone of the metro area. Located within the city is the Spanish Air Force Museum and the Universidad Europea de Madrid.

Villaviciosa quiet lifestyle and its proximity to Madrid propagated a great urbanization development during the end of the 20th century. Also because of the proximity of the Universidad Europea de Madrid, it has become a university city with a well-developed student residential zone and entertainment. The city contains the Castle of Villaviciosa de Odón.

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