Chinchón

Chinchón
Chinchón
Location in Spain
Chinchón
Chinchón (Spain)
Coordinates: 40°8′22″N 3°25′35″W / 40.13944°N 3.42639°W / 40.13944; -3.42639
CountrySpain
RegionCommunity of Madrid
Area
  Total
115.91 km2 (44.75 sq mi)
Elevation
753 m (2,470 ft)
Population
 (2018)
  Total
5,239
  Density45/km2 (120/sq mi)
DemonymChinchonete /-a
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
28370
WebsiteOfficial website
TypeNon-movable
CriteriaHistoric ensemble
Designated14 June 1974
Reference no.RI-53-0000174

Chinchón (Spanish: [tʃinˈtʃon] ) is a town and municipality in the Community of Madrid, Spain. Located 50 km south-east of the city of Madrid, the municipality covers an area of 115.91 km2. As of 2018, it has a population of 5,239. Its historic centre, with a notable main square, was declared a Heritage Site in 1974.