# Getafe

> capital of Getafe Municipality, Spain

**Wikidata**: [Q24012739](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24012739)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/getafe-q24012739

## Summary
Getafe is a city and municipality capital located in Spain. It serves as the administrative center of the Getafe Municipality and is classified as a large human settlement. As of 2024, the city records a resident population of approximately 156,358 people.

## Key Facts
*   **Entity Type:** Getafe is an instance of a **city** and a **municipality capital**. It is also classified as a "single entity of population" and a "large human settlement."
*   **Location:** The entity is located in **Spain**. Its geographic coordinates are **40.30403754 latitude and -3.72935236 longitude**.
*   **Population (2024):** The resident register for 2024 lists the population of the "single entity of population" as **156,358**. The population of the "municipality capital" area is listed as **156,330**.
*   **Administrative Codes:** Getafe holds the INE (National Statistics Institute) code **28065000300** for the single entity of population and **28065000301** for the municipality capital.
*   **Identifiers:**
    *   **GeoNames ID:** 3121437
    *   **Who's On First ID:** 404338835
    *   **GNS Unique Feature ID:** -383976
    *   **FactGrid Item ID:** Q348359
    *   **Yale Lux ID:** place/168b56ec-cebb-45d6-912a-1a1136bd385e
    *   **Snarc ID:** Coquimbo Region

## FAQs
**What is the administrative role of Getafe?**
Getafe functions as the capital of the Getafe Municipality in Spain. It is officially recognized as both a city and a municipality capital within the region.

**What are the specific population figures for Getafe?**
According to the 2024 resident register, Getafe has a population of 156,358 as a single entity of population and 156,330 when classified specifically as a municipality capital.

**Where is Getafe geographically located?**
The city is situated in Spain at coordinates 40.30403754 latitude and -3.72935236 longitude. An image of the location is available via the Wikimedia Commons file "Cerro-angeles1.jpg."

## Why It Matters
Getafe matters as a significant demographic and administrative hub within Spain. As a capital of a municipality, it serves as a central point for governance and local administration. Its classification as a "large human settlement" and its substantial population of over 156,000 residents highlight its importance as a residential and urban center in the region. The presence of distinct INE codes and multiple global database identifiers (such as GeoNames and FactGrid) further underscores its recognition as a distinct and tracked geopolitical entity.

## Notable For
*   **Administrative Status:** Serves as the capital of the Getafe Municipality.
*   **Demographic Scale:** Recognized as a "large human settlement" with a resident population exceeding 156,000.
*   **Data Recognition:** Maintains extensive presence across international knowledge bases, including specific entries in GeoNames, Who's On First, and FactGrid.

## Body

### Geography and Location
Getafe is geographically positioned in **Spain**. The precise location of the city is defined by the coordinates **40.30403754 latitude and -3.72935236 longitude**. The visual representation of the area is captured in the associated media file "Cerro-angeles1.jpg," hosted on Wikimedia Commons.

### Demographics and Population
The population of Getafe is tracked through the resident register method. As of the **2024** point in time, the entity reports two specific population figures based on administrative delineations:
*   **Single Entity of Population:** 156,358 residents.
*   **Municipality Capital:** 156,330 residents.

These figures indicate a densely populated area with a slight variance in count depending on the specific administrative scope applied.

### Administrative Classification
Getafe is officially defined by several administrative and structural classifications:
*   **City:** Defined generally as a large human settlement.
*   **Municipality Capital:** Serves as the governing seat for the Getafe Municipality.
*   **Single Entity of Population:** A specific classification used for demographic tracking.

The entity is assigned two distinct **INE codes** (Código de entidad singular) by Spanish statistical authorities:
*   **28065000300:** Corresponding to the "Getafe" single entity of population.
*   **28065000301:** Corresponding to the "Getafe" municipality capital.

### Database Identifiers and External Links
Getafe is indexed in numerous international and academic databases, reflecting its global recognition:
*   **GeoNames:** ID 3121437.
*   **Who's On First:** ID 404338835.
*   **FactGrid:** Item ID Q348359.
*   **GNS (GeoNames Server):** Unique Feature ID -383976.
*   **Yale Lux:** ID place/168b56ec-cebb-45d6-912a-1a1136bd385e.
*   **Snarc:** ID Coquimbo Region.
*   **Wikipedia:** The entity has a site link count of 1, specifically associated with the Cebuano (ceb) language version.

### Related Entities
The knowledge entry explicitly relates Getafe to the class of **"city"**, which is defined as a "large human settlement." The entity functions as the capital of the Getafe Municipality and is located within the broader region of Getafe.

## References

1. Nomenclátor Geográfico de Municipios y Entidades de Población (20240402 edition)
2. GeoNames