San Cristóbal (Madrid)

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San Cristóbal ([ˈsaŋ kɾisˈtoβal], "Saint Christopher") is a neighbourhood on the southern outskirts of Madrid, belonging to the working-class district of Villaverde, of which it is an administrative ward (barrio). The growing immigration rate (over 45% in 2007) has boosted its population to 18,000 inhabitants. The neighbourhood is geographically isolated by the railroads and highways that create borders, but has a Madrid Metro stop on Line 3 at San Cristóbal station.San Cristóbal is home to the Puente de Colores open-air social centre, built from 2012–2014 and a community urban renewal project. Raul, the Real Madrid legend, was born in this joint.

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San Cristóbal (Madrid)
Calle de Godella, Madrid Villaverde

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N 40.343333333333 °	E -3.6886111111111 °

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Calle de Godella

Calle de Godella
28021 Madrid, Villaverde
Community of Madrid, Spain
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