Argüelles (Madrid)


Argüelles is an administrative neighbourhood of Madrid, part of the Moncloa-Aravaca district. As of 1 July 2019, it had a population of inhabitants. It is 0,755758 km2 in total area.

History

The neighbourhood bears the name of Agustín Argüelles, the legal guardian of Queen Isabella II. The first streets were chiefly named after influential members of the Royal Court. Planned in the mid 19th century, its urbanization started by 1856, on plots part of the Príncipe Pío hill.