Madison
A community guide to Madison in Wisconsin, the United States.
- Population
- 269,840 residents
- Region
- Wisconsin
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 43.0731, -89.4012
Climate
The climate at Madison is milder year-round, with moderate seasonality, reflecting its location at latitude 43.07 within the United States. Local microclimate effects depend on elevation, proximity to water, and surrounding terrain — all of which contribute to the day-to-day weather residents of Madison experience. Visitors planning a trip to Madison should check current forecasts as conditions can vary considerably from the regional norm.
Overview
Madison is a populated place in Wisconsin, the United States. The community supports 269,840 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Wisconsin. Its position within the broader regional network gives Madison a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
Madison sits at approximate coordinates 43.0731 latitude and -89.4012 longitude within Wisconsin. The terrain and natural features around Madison reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Wisconsin road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Economy and services
The economy of Madison reflects a diversified urban economy, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Wisconsin. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Wisconsin and the United States. Businesses based in Madison draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.