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The mountainous
region of Madrid can be divided into two areas. On one hand the sierra, in
the north and west of the region, which includes part of Somosierra and
Guadarrama. On the other hand, in the central and southern parts of the
region, the area is flatter and forms part of the plateau of La Mancha and
La Alcarria. The sierra is blessed with typical mountainous characteristics
including high peaks that reach over 2,200 metres in altitude, including Peñalara
(2,430 m), Hierro (2,383 m) and Maliciosa (2,227 m). In the south there are
extensive plains that are crossed by rivers such as the Henares, along with
small mountain hills and valleys. The most important hydrological collector
in the region is the Tagus basin, that is nourished by the Jarama, the
Manzanares, the Alberche and the Guadarrama rivers. Other major rivers in
Madrid include: the Lozoya, the Guadalix and the Henares.
Fuente:
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